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The NBA community is mourning the loss of Eric “Big Grits” Montross.
Eric Montross died at the age of 52 after battling cancer for nine months this year before succumbing to his illness.
As tributes pour in for the beloved player and commentator, many hearts turn to the woman who stood by his side throughout his journey – his wife, Laura Montross.
Who is Laura Leonard Montross?
Laura Leonard Montross is the wife of the late college basketball legend Eric Montross.
She was formerly known by her birth name Laura Leonard until when she tied the knot Eric and took up his name, Montross.
Laura is a project manager at The Curated Table.
She is a native Southern girl with a soft Southern accent born in Lexington, North Carolina.
She graduated from UNC in 1993, where she met her equally down-to-earth husband, Eric Montross, who is a hometown hero, the voice of the Tarheels, and former NBA player.
Due to Eric’s job, Laura has lived in Boston, Dallas, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Toronto.
Moving that much can be trying, but Laura cherishes that time to experience new cities and meet new friends.
She is a proud mom of two children.
Laura and Eric founded the Eric Montross Father’s Day Basketball Camp, raising millions of dollars for UNC Children’s Hospital.
She is a founding Co-Chair of the Arts in Action program at Frank Porter Graham Elementary and Co-founder of Raise a Racquet, an annual tennis fundraiser for UNC Children’s Hospital, held at The FARM (UNC Faculty-Staff Recreation Association).
She currently serves on the Board of Visitors for UNC Children’s Hospital and the Board of Directors for Be Loud! Sophie.
Laura is a passionate advocate for children and the UNC Children’s Hospital.
Laura and her husband started a basketball camp in 1995 in memory of Jason Clark, a Durham native that battled cancer at UNC Children’s.
