Australian Day loses eight relatives in Typhoon Haiyan

(Reuters) - Top Australian golfer Jason Day says he is "devastated" that several members of his extended family were among the thousands killed by the typhoon that ripped through the Philippines last week.

"I am deeply saddened to confirm that multiple members of my family lost their lives as the victims of Typhoon Haiyan," Day, whose mother Denning is Filipino, said in a statement on Sunday.

"My family and I are thankful for all who have reached out with their prayers and concern. We feel devastated for all who have been affected by this horrific tragedy. ... I will have no further public comments at this time. Please pray for all who have suffered loss."

Nearly 4,000 people have been confirmed dead and another 1,186 are missing since Typhoon Haiyan, one of the world's most powerful typhoons, struck the Philippines.