Following the tragic death of Memphis Grizzlies standout Brandon Clarke, his fiancée, Amber Lorraine, published a touching tribute to him on Instagram.
Lorraine’s emotional Instagram post was sent on Sunday, May 17, 2026, on her now-private account (via TMZ). Clarke’s fiancée is still grieving from his death.
Lorraine said of the Grizzlies star, “There are no words to express this feeling. ” “I never thought I’d have to live life without you. “
Lorraine described Clarke as “the most special person with the greatest heart. ” She described the day he proposed as “the happiest day of my life. “
“The day you proposed was the happiest day of my life, knowing I was going to spend the rest of my life with my soulmate,” Lorraine wrote tearfully.
They were set to marry “soon,” which meant they would eventually create a family. Lorraine misses his “silly jokes” during Harry Potter film marathons.
Lorraine eventually agreed that “the world is not the same without” Clarke. She wants to hug him, but he passed away too quickly.
Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke dies unexpectedly.
Clarke passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, according to reports. He had just completed his seventh season in the NBA, averaging 10. 2 points, 5. 5 rebounds, and 1. 3 assists per game throughout his career.
His death occurred shortly after he was detained in Arkansas for allegedly participating in a high-speed police chase. Clarke was accused with possession and trafficking of a controlled substance, as well as fleeing in a vehicle.
He began his NBA career in 2019. The Oklahoma City Thunder selected him as the 21st overall choice in the 2019 NBA Draft after attending Gonzaga.
Before he could play a single minute for the Thunder, he was dealt to the Grizzlies. During his first season in the league, he averaged a career-high 12. 1 points per game. He also grabbed 5. 9 rebounds per game. Clarke played in 58 games, starting four of them, and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team for his performance.
