Hilary Tisch, daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, dies at 36

Hilary Anne Tisch, the daughter of New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, died on Monday. She was 36 years old.

No direct cause of death was mentioned in an official statement from Steve Tisch shared by the Giants, but Tisch did note that his daughter suffered from depression.

"Hilary was a kind, caring and beautiful person. Her mother, sisters, brothers and I are devastated by her passing. It leaves a hole in our hearts and our lives. She, like so many others, bravely fought the disease of depression for as long as she could. We love and will miss her dearly. Our family is utterly heartbroken and is mourning its tragic loss. We ask for privacy during this very difficult time."'

Giants co-owner John Mara added:

"On behalf of the Mara family and the rest of the Giants organization, I want to express our deepest sympathy to Steve and his family. Our hearts are heavy for their loss of Hilary. We pray for their peace and comfort."

Hilary Tisch volunteered for Operation Smile, a foundation that offers free procedures to individuals who suffer from cleft lips and palates. She was also a jewelry designer and gemologist and became a founding partner of Doen and shopdoen.com