Former NBA-Star Marcus Camby's Autistic Nephew Passed Away

Former NBA star Marcus Camby reached out his appreciation to the community and the police with all the efforts for helping find his late autistic nephew. Marcus and his family would like to thank the Pearland Police Department for the search and rescue and everyone in their community who helped in the search, stated last Tuesday by the former NBA star.

According to Chron, it was the worst nightmare for family and they were all saddened. Marcus McGhee, Camby's 9-year-old autistic nephew was found dead last Saturday after a massive two-day search. The kid was last seen alive last Thursday near the player's Pearland Home, he was visiting from Connecticut.

McGhee was playing with other children, but later the adults noticed that the kid was missing around 4p.m. The responding officers started searching the house then later expanded the search in the community.

The Police then announced in a Facebook post the devastating moment for the family of Marcus McGhee. The post is stated as follow, "Pearland Police Department regrets to inform the community that Marcus McGhee has been found. Today's search will be called off. We thank all of you for your efforts," the post said and added "The family is now in need of our prayers. Additional details will be released later."

After the loss, Marcus Camby asked for privacy for the family to grieve on the devastating event, but he offered kind words to anyone who had helped. He stated that the outcome maybe tragic, the outpouring support truly touched their hearts. Then added, If God forbid and something like this will happen to another family in the community, they will be front and center for the assistance needed.

In memoriam, donations can be made to AutismSpeaks.org in the name of Marcus McGhee. Share your thoughts on this saddening news on the comment section.