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Lou Holtz, the legendary college football coach who led the University of Notre Dame to a national championship, has passed away at the age of 89. According to family statements, he died on March 4, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by 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,…
— Lou Holtz (@CoachLouHoltz88) March 4, 2026
American football coach, author, and sports analyst
Holtz built a remarkable coaching career spanning more than three decades. He served as head coach at several programs including University of Notre Dame, University of Arkansas, University of Minnesota, North Carolina State University, College of William & Mary, and University of South Carolina, along with a brief stint in the NFL with the New York Jets. Over 33 seasons as a college head coach, he compiled a record of 249 wins, 132 losses, and 7 ties.
His most iconic achievement came in 1988 when he led Notre Dame to a perfect 12–0 season and a national championship, restoring the program to national prominence. Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and later worked as a popular television analyst for ESPN and CBS Sports after retiring from coaching.
Children and Wife
Holtz is survived by his four children — Luanne, Lou “Skip” Holtz Jr., Kevin, and Elizabeth — along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife, Beth Holtz, with whom he was married for nearly six decades, passed away in 2020. Family members and former players have remembered him as a devoted father, mentor, and leader whose influence extended far beyond the football field.
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