A former N.B.A. player and the father of the All-Star Kevin Love, he was also the brother of the pop group’s Mike Love and a caretaker for its troubled leader, Brian Wilson.

Former Los Angeles Laker Stan Love has died at the age of 76 years old. Read more trending news His son, Miami Heat player Kevin Love, announced his father’s death after missing the playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

Kevin Love has been away from the Miami Heat for most of the past month because of personal reasons. On Sunday night, Love announced the passing of his father. Love went to Instagram and announced the death of his father, former NBA player Stan Love, through a heartfelt message. Stan Love was 76.