{"id":737664,"date":"2026-05-18T15:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/737664\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:36:20","slug":"brandon-clarkes-fiancee-pens-tribute-to-late-grizzlies-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/737664\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Clarke\u2019s Fiancee Pens Tribute to Late Grizzlies Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fianc\u00e9e of late Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke<\/a> has broken her silence, nearly one week after his unexpected death at age 29.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are no words to describe this feeling,\u201d Amber Lorraine wrote in the caption of a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday, May 17. (Lorraine has since switched her account to private<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\u201cI never thought I\u2019d have to live life without you,\u201d she continued. \u201cI\u2019m not really sure how to do this without you by my side. You were the most special person, with the biggest heart. You made an impact on so many people, but most of all me. I have never felt so loved and cared for, you made me feel like the most special girl in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clarke was found dead on May 11 at a home in Los Angeles. A cause of death<\/a> has not been officially determined, but it is being investigated as a possible drug overdose.<\/p>\n

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\n Related: NBA Star Brandon Clarke\u2019s Sister Breaks Her Silence About His Sudden Death<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tThe sister of late NBA star Brandon Clarke emotionally reacted to his sudden death earlier this week.\u00a0 \u201cThank you so much for the outpouring of love and support,\u201d Clarke\u2019s sister, Taylor Triplett, posted via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, May 13. \u201cIt means everything to our family. If you reached out please know I appreciate [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n

\u201cYou were always so impressive to me, everything you were passionate about, you were elite at,\u201d Lorraine wrote. \u201cYou were a man of many talents, from gaming to writing & making music to flying to the hoop with ease, you were a natural born talent that put your all into the things and people you loved. One of the most giving and selfless people, always making sure the people around you felt loved and taken care of. Especially me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clarke and Lorraine didn\u2019t share much about their relationship, but they were engaged and planned to get married \u201csoon,\u201d she wrote in her caption. Lorraine hoped that they would one day start a family and live \u201con land with a bunch of animals and a garden.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI miss your silly jokes and childlike wonder, I miss your laugh and the way you made me laugh,\u201d she remembered. \u201cI miss your big arms wrapped around me. I miss waking up to you by my side. I miss watching Harry Potter together with our favorite snacks. I miss the way you\u2019d look at me. I miss how happy you\u2019d get when I made your favorite breakfast and you\u2019d scarf it down and ask for seconds.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis world isn\u2019t the same without you. You were everything to me and more,\u201d she concluded. \u201cThe day you proposed was the happiest day of my life, knowing I was gonna spend the rest of my life with my soulmate \u2026 I love you always Brandon, forever and always. Please keep watching over me, I need you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Related: NBA Star Ja Morant Reacts to the Sudden Death of Teammate Brandon Clarke<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant shared his emotional reaction to the sudden death of his teammate, Brandon Clarke.\u00a0 \u201cThis hurt BC \ud83d\udc94,\u201d Morant, 26, posted via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, May 12. \u201cLove you broski. Gone way too soon.\u201d He added, \u201cIt\u2019s bigger than basketball.\u201d Morant and Clarke played all seven seasons of their [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n

Clarke was a seven-year NBA veteran who spent each of his pro seasons with the Grizzlies. He played in just two games during the 2025-26 season as he battled injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,\u201d the Grizzlies wrote in a statement. \u201cBrandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clarke was arrested on April 1 on charges including possession of a controlled substance and trafficking a controlled substance. He had been scheduled to be arraigned on May 15 in Arkansas, where the arrest occurred.<\/p>\n

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