Kristin Cavallari's Brother Found Dead

Michael Cavallari, the brother of reality television star Kristin Cavallari and brother-in-law of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, has died.

He was found dead three days after being reported missing, Kristin said in a statement to E! Online Wednesday.

“We want to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this very difficult time,” according to Kristin. “We have just been informed by the authorities my brother’s body has been found. This is a very painful time and we are still processing it all. We kindly ask everyone please respect our privacy during our time of grieving.”

A Utah medical examiner’s spokesperson confirmed the deceased’s sister’s statement.

“I can confirm that a body was found and transported to the medical examiner’s office in Salt Lake City.”

Michael’s vehicle was found abandoned on a Utah Interstate on Nov. 27, five days after he had been arrested in California on charges of making threats to an unnamed woman.

Kristin Cavallari, who just gave birth to her and Cutler’s third child, previously lived in both Winnetka and Lake Forest with the Bears quarterback.

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