Former UFC middleweight Rich Franklin's father died yesterday of a heart attack according to TheFightNetwork's Loretta Hunt.

Hunt spoke with Franklin's manager Monte Cox who informed of the news today. There is no other information available as of yet, but everyone here at MMAFightline.com would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Rich and his family. You can reach out to Rich on his personal myspace page by clicking here.