ESPN Analyst Dan Orlovsky Reveals Family Tragedy

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky revealed on Thursday that his family is enduring an "unimaginable" tragedy following the sudden death of his brother-in-law, Federico Lascano. Lascano passed away over the weekend, leaving behind Orlovsky's sister and their three sons, aged 18, 16, and 11.

"There are no words to describe the heartbreak of losing a husband, a partner, and a father so suddenly," Orlovsky stated on X, formerly Twitter. "In the midst of trying to process this devastating loss, my sister is now facing the overwhelming reality of navigating life as a solo parent and a single-income household, all while helping her boys cope with the loss of their dad."

Orlovsky, 43, has shared a GoFundMe link to support his sister and nephews, requesting donations and shares to aid them during this "incredibly painful and uncertain time." The fundraiser aims to help with family bills, costs, and future education.

"No family should have to face this kind of heartbreak, and no one should have to worry about how they will manage financially while trying to put the pieces of their lives back together," he wrote. "Thank you for showing up for my sister and my nephews when they need it most. Our family is heartbroken, but we are so grateful for the love and support surrounding them during this unimaginable time."

As of Thursday morning, the GoFundMe had raised over $62,000 toward its $100,000 goal. The cause of Lascano's death has not been disclosed. He had been in a relationship with Orlovsky's sister since college.

Orlovsky, a native of Connecticut, played college football at UConn before being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He had a 12-year career as a backup quarterback with several teams, including the Lions, Texans, Colts, Buccaneers, and Rams, retiring in 2017. He joined ESPN as an analyst in 2018 and signed a multi-year contract extension in 2025, appearing on programs such as "NFL Live," "Get Up," and "First Take."