Sad News Emerges: Patrick Mahomes’ grandfather moved to a hospice in devastating family news before Chiefs vs Bills showdown and has been confirmed… See more

Patrick Mahomes’ grandfather has been moved to a hospice in heartbreaking news for the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, a little over 48 hours until he plays for a place in the Super Bowl.

Mahomes’ mother, Randi, announced the news on social media on Friday, sharing a post on her Instagram story saying: ‘My dad is in a hospice and I’m lost for words.’

She has repeatedly spoken on social media about her father, Randy, and his ill health but has never revealed precisely what the issue is. Randy turned 78 on January 6.

For the Chiefs star Patrick, the news also comes just over a week after the birth of his third child, a second daughter called Golden Raye.

Mahomes was working as usual on Friday with his team, despite the family news.

The Chiefs held a press conference previewing the hugely anticipated game against the Buffalo Bills but Mahomes did not speak – Travis Kelce faced reporters instead.

Randi Mahomes took to Instagram over the holidays and asked for prayers for her father, Randy and in September shared a picture of herself watching Patrick and the Chiefs play from her dad’s hospital bed.

‘Prayer warriors please pray for my daddy,’ she wrote on September 13 as the Chiefs played the Los Angeles Chargers. ‘He is in the hospital and is not well.’