Tragic Loss: Son of Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Passes Away at 26
Nicolas Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, has passed away at the age of 26 due to neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. Gilbert gained national attention during the 2011 NBA Draft Lottery as the Cavs' representative and good luck charm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.