College football coaching legend Mike Leach has died.
College football coaching legend Mike Leach has died.
Mississippi State confirmed its head coach passed away on Monday night — just one day after he was rushed to a hospital in Jackson, Miss. after suffering a “personal health issue at his home.”
The school said his death was due to “complications from a heart condition.” No further details were released.
He was 61 years old.
“Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather,” the Leach family said in a statement. “He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity.”
“We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world.
