Summary
Lou Holtz, a famous college football coach, died at the age of 89 in Orlando, Florida. He was known for leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1988. Notre Dame's current coach, Marcus Freeman, released a statement expressing his sadness over Holtz's passing.
Key Facts
- Lou Holtz passed away at age 89 in Orlando, Florida.
- Holtz led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988.
- He coached Notre Dame for 11 seasons and won 100 games.
- Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
- President Donald Trump awarded Holtz the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.
- Marcus Freeman, the current Notre Dame coach, shared a statement mourning Holtz's death.
