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.
