Scottie Pippen’s Son Dead At 33: “A Kind Heart And Beautiful Soul Gone Way Too Soon.”

Scottie Pippen has lost his oldest son, Antron Pippen, at just 33-years-old.

The former NBA star revealed the tragic news on social media on Monday, sharing that he was “heartbroken.”

I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/Zt3wo8wpcg

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021

No cause of death has been revealed, but Pippen did tweet that Antron suffered from “chronic asthma” that kept him from pursuing a pro basketball career like his father.

Scottie ended his post asking for thoughts and prayers for Antron’s mom, and Pippen’s first ex-wife, Karen, and their family and friends.

Please keep his mom, Karen, and all of his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. A kind heart and beautiful soul gone way too soon. I love you, son, rest easy until we meet again. 🙏🏾 (3/3) pic.twitter.com/eYyQ6pcdtx

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021

Fans have also flooded the 55-year-old Hall of Famers timeline with love and support for him.

Father I ask and pray that You would give Your Peace and Guidance to Mr. Pippen and his family during this time. I ask in Jesus Name and Your Will be done, Amen.

— ES RWJ (@rwj64) April 19, 2021

Scottie… I am so sorry for your loss brother. Losing a child has got to be the worst. Praying for you and your family through this very rough time. May God grant your family comfort.

— Key McKinley (@keymckinley) April 19, 2021

Scottie I am truly sorry for your loss. I too lost my only son in 2004. Ryan was 8. I understand your pain. I send you and your family prayers.

— sean s (@sully1171) April 19, 2021