Denny Hamlin's father dies after fire at NASCAR star's home

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NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, died from injuries suffered in a fire at his son's house, Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services announced Monday.

The fire in Stanley, N.C., which was reported at 6:19 p.m. ET on Sunday, led to Dennis Hamlin, 75, and his wife, Mary Lou Hamlin, 69, being hospitalized. Per local officials, Mar