Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz — famous for leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a perfect 12-0 season and a national championship in 1988 — has reportedly been placed in hospice care at age 89.
Holtz’s name has dominated social feeds and news this week after a report from HawgBeat’s Kyle Sutherland said he’s entered hospice care, prompting an outpouring of reflection on a coaching career that spanned decades and produced some of college football’s most memorable moments.
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As of now, no official statement has been released by his family or representatives to confirm the hospice report, but fans and former players alike are sharing tributes and well-wishes for the Hall of Fame coach who helped shape the sport.
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