Frank Gore's mother, Liz, passes away

[Fillmoe]

Our deepest condolences go out to Frank Gore, whose mother, Liz, passed away yesterday. Liz has been battling kidney disease. She has been on dialysis since Gore was a junior in high school.

Gore was at the 49ers' practice facility this morning, but he left to spend time with some family members who were visiting him. Liz passed away yesterday at around 5 p.m., Pacific time, 49ers coach Mike Nolan said.

"He's in town at his place," Nolan said. "He has some family with him who were here prior to finding out about his mother's passing."

Gore was extremely close to his mother, who raised three kids as a single mother in the rough Coconut Grove section of Miami.

"Frank saw his mom a couple weeks ago," Nolan said. "It was important that he saw her at that time. He felt if he didn't get a chance to see his mother before the season that he may not get a chance to see her again.

"I think that Frank feels that his mother would want him to do his job. Frank knows that. I think that's where he'll put his attention when it comes to Sunday's game. I'm sure it's hard for him to get focused with what happened."

Gore plans to play Sunday in St. Louis. Then, he is expected to travel to Miami for his mother's memorial service.

Cards and letters can be sent to Gore c/o the 49ers Public Relations Dept., 4949 Centennial Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054.

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[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Damn. Sorry for Frank and his family.

[samikeyp]

That sucks for Frank.

Prayers to him and his family.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Damn. Prayers to him and his family.

[T Park]

Prayers to him, and his family.

Any word on if he will miss this weekend's game?

[Fillmoe]

Gore plans to play Sunday in St. Louis. Then, he is expected to travel to Miami for his mother's memorial service.

[samikeyp]

Gore plans to play Sunday in St. Louis. Then, he is expected to travel to Miami for his mother's memorial service.

Kid's gonna have the game of his life knowing that his mom is watching.

Hope he gets 300 yards.

[FromWayDowntown]

Kid's gonna have the game of his life knowing that his mom is watching.

Hope he gets 300 yards.

Cheers to that!

Sounds like his mother's death wasn't unexpected, but that certainly doesn't make it any easier for anyone. All the best to Frank Gore and his family.

[Whisky Dog]

Kid's gonna have the game of his life knowing that his mom is watching.

Hope he gets 300 yards.

With that QB he is going to have to for them to win.

[O-Factor]

Poor guy, right when his career is taking off. Hope he has an amazing game much like Farve did when his dad passed away.