LIVE 1 30 NFL star JJ Watt will reportedly cover funeral costs for Waukesha Christmas parade victims by ZACHARY ROGERS | The National DeskWednesday, November 24th 2021 NFL star JJ Watt will reportedly cover funeral costs for Waukesha Christmas parade victims (Getty Images) WASHINGTON (TND) — NFL star Justin James "JJ" Watt will be covering the funeral costs for every person who lost their life after an SUV drove through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, according to one report. "J.J. Watt is covering the funeral costs for everyone that lost their life in the Waukesha Christmas Parade. That is an amazing gesture. He has such a huge heart," tweeted Cory Jennerjohn, a brand journalist from Waunakee, Wisconsin. At least six people were killed and nearly 50 were injured by the SUV that drive through the parade. An 8-year-old boy was the latest victim, having sustained injuries in the crash and then succumbing to them in the hospital later. The suspected driver, 39-year-old Darrell Brooks, is charged with multiple counts of "intentional homicide" and had his bond set to $5 million. Watt played college ball at the University of Wisconsin. According to one tweet of his, he considers Waukesha a part of his "home." "Just now seeing what happened at the holiday parade back home in Waukesha tonight. Horrific images," Watt wrote on Sunday. "Truly hoping everyone is going to be ok and those not involved are now safe. Thankful to everyone who rushed to action and helped the wounded." Those killed in the incident have been identified as 52-year-old Jane Kulich, 52-year-old Tamara Durand, 71-year-old LeAnna Owen, 79-year-old Virginia Sorenson, 81-year-old Wilhelm Hospel and now, just recently, 8-year-old Jackson Sparks. MORE TO EXPLORE Sioux City Police identify semi driver killed in accident Monday Three killed, 2 injured in South Dakota shooting Human remains found inside car belonging to mom who went missing with daughter in 1998 by Taboola SPONSORED CONTENT This Approach Will Have You Speaking A New Language In Just 3 Weeks. Babbel | SPONSORED 12 Foods You Can Eat a Lot of Without Getting Fat Journalistate | SPONSORED 4 Simple Exercises that Will Lift Your Breasts Without Going to the Gym. Recipever | SPONSORED TRENDING No phones, laptops allowed at Josh Duggar child porn trial South Dakota Supreme Court rules against pot legalization Monona Co. teen convicted of murder waives right to jury trial in sexual assault case NFL star JJ Watt will reportedly cover funeral costs for Waukesha Christmas parade victims No injuries after fire at Sparkys One Stop in Rockwell City STAY CONNECTED Like Us Follow Us NEWSLETTER SIGN UP © 2021 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. TermsEEOFCCFCCFCCFCCPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyCookie Preferences NEWS IN PHOTOS: "Nation & World" Holy smokes! Officials seize $56,000 shipment of glass bongs at Virginia airport Haiti prime minister appoints new Cabinet amid turmoil Collecting $26M award vs. white nationalists may be tough New poll on inflation is the bearer of bad news for President Biden Loading ...