2-year-old grandson of Bucks coach Adrian Griffin dies

Associated Press
Jul 24, 2023, 08:39 PM ET

URBANA, Ill. -- The 2-year-old grandson of Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin died Saturday after the child's father found him unresponsive earlier in the day.

Jayce D. Griffin of Urbana, Illinois, was pronounced dead Saturday at 10:40 a.m. at the Carle Foundation Hospital, according to Champaign County coroner Duane Northrup. The coroner's office said preliminary reports from an autopsy conducted Monday showed no evidence of trauma or foul play.

"At this time, the death of Jayce Griffin appears to be from natural causes pending additional testing and final autopsy results," Northrup said in a statement.

Northrup said the death is under investigation by the Champaign police department and the Champaign County coroner's office. Additional information won't be released until the completion of the investigation.

"My grandson Jayce was very special to me and my family, and his passing is an agonizing tragedy that will be felt forever," Adrian Griffin said in a statement released by the Bucks. "I appreciate your respecting our family's grief and privacy at this time."

As many of you guys know Adrian played for the Celtics.  My prayers go out to him and his family.  

Parents and grandparents aren't supposed to outlive the younger generations.

This sucks, it really does.


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Beautifully expressed, Shamrock. Thanks.

This is just so sad, no parent, grandparent. should outlive their children. A life never lived, memories never made. My heart breaks for the family, Rip little one.