Jalen Hill: Former UCLA basketball player dies at 22 after going missing in Costa Rica
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jalen Hill, who played basketball at UCLA for three seasons until leaving last year for personal reasons, has died after going missing while on a trip to Costa Rica. His family "recently learned of his passing", his father George Hill wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, according to Los Angeles Daily News' sports and UCLA reporter Tarek Fattal, who shared a screenshot of the grieving father's post.
"Our hearts are shattered and completely broken to inform family and friends that our beloved son, Jalen, has passed away," the 22-years-old father posted on Instagram. He continued, "We realize that many will have questions, but we are unable to share any details at this time. We know Jalen has played a part in the lives of so many people. We also acknowledge the role that so many of you have played in his."
