Drew Brees' mother has passed

Lots of rumors going around. After this qoute from her brother:
“It’s my understanding that she was at her girlfriend’s house,”.
People are speculating that she was a lesbian.
I have also read on the Chargers' board that this may be a possible suicide. I'm praying for you Drew, I know it must be tough.

Usually when women refer to their friends, they say girlfriend or girlfriends. It doesn't mean a sexual thing. There is no girl word like buddy or bro..