Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson's mother, Andrea Thompson, died of a heart attack on Thursday, January 5 — read more.

[hanging out with her grandkids](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrities-and-their-sweet-grandmothers-pics/). I’m so blessed to have a mother that loves me the way you do and willing to sacrifice everything for her kids. The former Chicago Bulls forward has said that her mother was instrumental in helping him achieve his career goals, driving him to basketball tournaments while trying to care for his brothers as well. “He knew it was time, but he was a little bit nervous, so I told him, ‘No, it is time,'” Andrea told reporters in 2011 after her son was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. [the former Boston Celtics player](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/all-the-nba-players-the-kardashians-jenners-have-dated/) gushed over his mom in a moving Mother’s Day tribute shared via Instagram. The reality star, 38, was photographed leaving a private jet with Tristan after flying in from Los Angeles. “I love you soo much. Thank you for always praying for us and lifting us up and encouraging us along the way. “You were the most amazing, dedicated, devoted, and selfless mom and such a loving, kind, and fabulous grandmother. I will miss you Andrea. [spotted touching down](https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/06/khloe-kardashian-tristan-thompson-flies-private-jet-toronto-death-mom/) in Toronto on Thursday with ex-girlfriend [Khloé Kardashian](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/khloe-kardashian/), whom [he dated off and on from 2016 to 2021](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/khloe-kardashian-and-tristan-thompsons-relationship-timeline-w505561/). I will miss your bright spirit and amazing light.