Former Warrior Mitch Richmond's son passes away at age 20

LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1990: Mitch Richmond #23 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1990 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Richmond played for the Warriors from 1988-91. less LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1990: Mitch Richmond #23 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1990 at the Capital Centre in Landover, ... more Photo: Focus On Sport, Getty Images Photo: Focus On Sport, Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Former Warrior Mitch Richmond's son passes away at age 20 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Shane Richmond, the son of former Warriors star Mitch Richmond, passed away on Monday night, according to a statement from the elder Richmond. Shane was 20 years old.

"It is with great sadness and pain that we inform you that our youngest son, Shane, unexpectedly passed away last night," Richmond wrote in a statement. "We are heartbroken and devastated with this tragic news and will use the strength of our family and the thoughts and prayers of our friends to get through this incredibly difficult time. Shane was a ray of light for his two brothers, sister, mom and dad, and, at only 20 years of age, had a wealth of friends and admirers who will desperately miss his warm affection and smile."

No further information regarding Shane's death was immediately available.

Mitch Richmond was drafted by the Warriors in 1988 and played three seasons in Oakland. He also spent seven seasons with the Sacramento Kings.

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