April Moore, the mother of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, released a statement Friday on social media about the death of her daughter, Kierston Russell .

Kierston Russell, the twin sister of the Alabama quarterback, died Wednesday in Tuscaloosa.

“As a family we are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude at the outpouring of thoughts, prayers and messages we have received from family, friends, the University of Alabama, Duncanville High School and people all across the country this week,” Moore wrote. “There is no way we can respond to them all but please know we see and feel all of your love and support. These are words a mother never imagines having to write about their child in a lifetime. I know I will never truly be whole again.

“Kierston, you were a true angel from God and th

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