The legendary coach Lou Holtz, a star of college football, has passed away
5 march 2026 в 18:13
Lou Holtz, known as the former coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, has passed away. The Holtz family confirmed this sad news on March 4, 2026, in various public statements. Lou’s son, Skip, wrote that his late father was «successful», - but «significant» not only in football.
«My father passed away today, peacefully at home», - Skip wrote on Twitter. «I am grateful to everyone for their thoughts and prayers over the past months! He was successful, but more importantly, he was significant».
The entire family released a statement about Lou, paying tribute to his career as a college coach as well as his achievements outside of sports.
«Louis Leo ‘Lou' Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Fame member, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential motivational speakers, passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family», - the family’s statement, which the Notre Dame Fighting Irish team published on X, read. «Born on January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected figures in college sports».
The family also noted that the funeral will include a Christian burial Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.
As the world of college sports mourns Lou’s death, many are wondering what caused his passing. Here’s what we know about Lou’s final months.
Lou was 89 years old when he passed away on March 4, 2026.
Lou’s family did not immediately disclose the cause of death. However, his son Skip noted in his public statement that people had been sending him prayers and well wishes in the months leading up to his father’s death. Lou was moved to hospice care in January 2026.
Yes, Lou left behind a large family. He had four children—Louann, Lou «Skip» Jr., Kevin, and Elizabeth—and over time, the Holtz family expanded to include nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
«My father passed away today, peacefully at home», - Skip wrote on Twitter. «I am grateful to everyone for their thoughts and prayers over the past months! He was successful, but more importantly, he was significant».
The entire family released a statement about Lou, paying tribute to his career as a college coach as well as his achievements outside of sports.
«Louis Leo ‘Lou' Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Fame member, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential motivational speakers, passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family», - the family’s statement, which the Notre Dame Fighting Irish team published on X, read. «Born on January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected figures in college sports».
The family also noted that the funeral will include a Christian burial Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.
As the world of college sports mourns Lou’s death, many are wondering what caused his passing. Here’s what we know about Lou’s final months.
Lou was 89 years old when he passed away on March 4, 2026.
Lou’s family did not immediately disclose the cause of death. However, his son Skip noted in his public statement that people had been sending him prayers and well wishes in the months leading up to his father’s death. Lou was moved to hospice care in January 2026.
Yes, Lou left behind a large family. He had four children—Louann, Lou «Skip» Jr., Kevin, and Elizabeth—and over time, the Holtz family expanded to include nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
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