Denny Hamlin breaks silence after tragic death of father in house fire

NASCAR Cup Series superstar Denny Hamlin has broken his silence following a house fire on Dec. 28 that led to the hospitalization of his mother and the tragic death of his father, Dennis, at age 75. 

Hamlin posted on social media on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since the incident to offer an update on his mother and thank those who have provided their condolences to his family. 

"Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on my father’s passing," Hamlin said in a social media post. "My mother continues to improve, and our family truly appreciates the outpouring of support and the respect for our privacy during this time."