SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)—San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly’s father died on Friday, according to the football team.
49ers general manager Trent Balke expressed his sympathies over the death.
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire San Francisco 49ers organization are with Chip and his family as they face the difficult process of grieving the loss of a loved one,” Balke said in a statement. “Understandably, coach will take some time to be with his family before returning to the team this week. Chip has our continued support as he mourns the passing of his father.”