Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffery shares emotional tribute after family member passes away

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, shared a heartbreaking message on Instagram after his grandmother, Marit Smaby-Nowlin, died at Lake Vermilion in Minnesota. She was 80 years old.

Wednesday evening, around 6 p.m., family members discovered her unconscious in the water; emergency crews hurried to help; she was then transported to Cook Hospital, where she died. McCaffery uploaded a photo from his youth with his grandmother on Saturday night and said he lacked the proper words to express what she meant to the family.

Connor McCaffery pays emotional tribute after grandmother Marit Smaby-Nowlin’s death

In a post, Connor McCaffery, Butler University's assistant basketball coach, expressed his sorrow.

He penned, "I am having trouble determining what to say." Describing how much you meant to our whole family is impossible. I decline to say farewell; hence, until we meet again. Young Connor sat with his grandma in the photograph; this memory he chose to share openly.

Not long after, Indiana Fever great Caitlin Clark answered the post with prayer and scarlet heart emojis. Since April 2023, when Caitlyn Clark was still enrolled at Iowa, Clark and McCaffery have been dating.

Her comment showed muted solace during the terrible family scene; she has been supportive of him both on and off the court.

Caitlin Clark shows support as family remembers Marit Smaby-Nowlin in Minnesota

Marit Smaby-Nowlin resided with her husband, Forrest Nowlin, in Saint Paul. Her family cherished her dearly; she had four daughters. When the tragedy struck, she had been visiting Lake Vermilion with her family. Family members already working to revive her were discovered by first responders before she was transported to land and then to the hospital.Also Read: Caitlin Clark Becomes Target Of Sophie Cunningham’s Outrageous Goat Smell Comment Sending Fans WildMcCaffery’s younger sister, also named Marit after their grandmother, posted her own tribute on social media. She wrote: “No one else I would want to be named after. It is the greatest honor. Cannot wait to see you again one day mormor.”The family continues to grieve the loss while remembering her impact. McCaffery and Clark, both closely tied to basketball, are facing this personal tragedy together, with messages of support pouring in online.