Notre Dame Legend Lou Holtz Passes Away At 89
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The family of legendary Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz has announced he has passed away. The Hall of Fame head coach passed away at the age of 89, surrounded by his family.
Here is the statement from his family:
"Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America's most influential motivational voices, has passed away at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected figures in college athletics. Over a remarkable five decade career, he led programs at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina. He transformed every team he inherited and capture the 1988 National Championship with the Fighting Irish. Holtz was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Beth, with whom he shared a life grounded in faith, devotion, and service.
"Holtz is remembered for his enduring values of faith, family, service, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others. His influence extended far beyond the football field through the Holtz Charitable Foundation and the many players, colleagues, and communities shaped by his leadership. He is survived by his four children, nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren."
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman released this statement following the passing of Coach Holtz.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lou Holtz. Lou and I shared a very special relationship. He welcomed me to the Notre Dame family immediately, offering me great support throughout our time together. Our relationship meant a lot to me as I admired the values he used to build the foundation of his coaching career: love, trust and commitment.
"Lou's impact at Notre Dame has gone well beyond the football field. He and his wife, Beth, are respected across campus for their generous hearts and commitment to. carrying out Notre Dame's mission of being a force for good. On behalf of the Notre Dame Football program, we send our love to Lou's family, friends and former players, wishing you all comfort and peace during this difficult time."
Over the years, I have had the good fortune of getting to know many former Notre Dame players who spent their careers playing for Coach Holtz. What always stood out was how much they loved and respected him beyond what he taught them on the field. It was the impact he had in helping them become the men they were, the fathers they were. That is the most important responsibility of any coach, and it's something Coach Holtz clearly embraced and cherished.
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