Who is Tristan Thompson’s brother, Amari?

Tristan Thompson, NBA star, plays for the LA Lakers. He's a part of the Kardashian circle, but what about his own family? Let's explore!

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Born in Canada to Andrea and Trevor Thompson, Tristan is of Jamaican descent. He is the eldest of four boys.

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His brother Amari, age 16, lives with a severe form of epilepsy. Following a family tragedy, his life took a significant turn.

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Their mother, Andrea, passed away suddenly from a heart attack in January 2023. A major loss for the Thompson brothers.

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Khloé Kardashian, Tristan's ex, revealed on Hulu's The Kardashians, that Tristan and Amari moved in with her after Andrea's demise.

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Tristan became Amari's legal guardian. Khloé said, "I'm grateful that I'm strong enough...to be a support system for someone else..."

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Why did they move in with Khloé? Apart from support, Tristan's home was rendered unlivable due to extreme weather damage.

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Despite personal challenges, Khloé stated that Tristan and Amari's stay has allowed Tristan's son Tatum to bond with his uncle.

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Khloé clarified, she and Tristan aren't rekindling romance but supporting each other, because, at the end of the day, they "are family".

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Khloé faced online criticism for featuring Amari on her reality show. Critics raised questions about Amari's consent.

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Unfazed, Khloé replied: “His mom was always so proud of her son and wanted him front and centre. Mind yours and I’ll mind mine thank you”.

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