Former Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman's uncle, Sherman Pittman, has died from COVID-19 at age 61.
ESPN's Jenna Laine shared the tragic news on social media Saturday afternoon on behalf of the Pittman family.
"Michael wanted to express how much he and his family sincerely appreciate all your prayers," Laine said. "Please continue to pray for his family and so many others going through this right now."
Sherman Pittman had been in the hospital for three weeks before he died, and Laine previously reported that he was in a coma and in critical condition after contracting the virus.