US EditionLou Holtz, in Hospice Care, Still 'Fighting the Fight'
Lou Holtz, 89, is receiving hospice care at home to focus on comfort and quality of life, with his family requesting privacy during this health challenge.
- Over the weekend, Kevin Holtz, son and family spokesperson, confirmed Lou Holtz, 89, has entered hospice care at his home.
- Faced with reports of declining health, the Holtz family, including Luanne Altenbaumer, Skip Holtz and Liz Holtz Messaglia, said the coach faces a health challenge prompting in-home hospice care, with Kevin Holtz speaking for the siblings.
- A Hall of Famer and 1988 national champion, Holtz, earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom and led six schools to bowl games, with 249 victories over 33 seasons.
- The family asked for privacy and thanked supporters, saying the Holtz family appreciates prayers as their children stay close while the college football community focuses on Orlando.
- This transition marks a poignant moment for a coach whose career transformed Notre Dame and other programs, with the Holtz family invoking Psalm 41 and emphasizing making every moment count.
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Lou Holtz, in hospice care, still ‘fighting the fight’
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who entered hospice care recently, is spending time with family, his son said in an update posted Sunday morning to social media."Appreciate everyone's text and prayers. Dad is 89 and he is STILL fighting the fight! Only the man upstairs knows how much time is left on the clock," Skip Holtz wrote on X. "Cherishing the time we still have together in Orlando."Holtz has faced several health concerns in re…
Lou Holtz 'Still Fighting' While In Hospice Care Amid Death Rumors
Legendary football coach Lou Holtz is “still fighting” while in hospice care, according to his son. Last week, it was reported that the 89-year-old legendary Notre Dame head coach was in hospice care. Via ABC 57 A source close to the family confirmed with ABC57 that Notre Dame legend, Lou Holtz, has reportedly entered into hospice care at the age of 89. Holtz held the position of head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1986 to 1996 whe…
Lou Holtz's son shares health update after college football coaching legend enters hospice care
One of Lou Holtz's sons, Skip Holtz, shared a health update on the college football coaching legend on social media Sunday. The former coach has been in hospice care.
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