OT: Former UL HC Kragthorpe dead at 59

[Smashcat]

Former UofL head football coach Steve Kragthorpe dies at 59

Former University of Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has died.

www.wlky.com

 

[CaptainBoogerBuns]

No matter what, he was a good coach and good guy. Awesome at Tulsa. Tough gig at Louisville. Parkinson’s sucks

 

[StubbornPenny]

Way too young, Parkinson’s can eat it

 

[R.O.T.Muckinfush]

That's sad to hear.

 

[Ky grandpa]

I hate to see any young man die before he is old....

GBB

 

[KYHomeBoyinNC]

RIP Coach...

 

[yes_takeaside]

“Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.”

 

[ukalum1988]

This hits home.... I'll be 59 next month, and my 58-year-old cousin passed away from early-onset dementia on Sunday. I know a lot of Card fans hated him for the way he flopped at UofL, but on a human level he was a really good guy. By the mercy of God may he rest in peace.

 

[crawfords corner]

Had an aunt die from Parkinson's. What a cruel disease. RIP

 

[kywildcat41086]

You know I hate Louisville with a passion but he’s human and I hate to see this happen. RIP Coach this really does suck!

 

[seccats04]

Some things are bigger than sports and rivalries. This is one of them. RIP coach. By all accounts a good person.

 

[ktbug]

Had lots of success after ul. Way too young!

 

[CapnBlubs]

Sad for him and for his family. Terrible.

Everything like this is a reminder to cherish not just every day but every single moment of every day.