Barstool Sports’ Fan-Favorite Golf Influencer Cody ‘beef’ Franke He died at the age of 31 earlier this month, the “Fore Play” podcast announced. The founder of Barstool, David Portnoymourned Franke’s death along with his colleagues by tweeting an emotional tribute to the golf “tips” social media personality.
That day, Portnoy tweeted: “Barstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news. You will never find a kinder, more genuine person than Beef. It’s hard to even process now. Just another cruel reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to live each day to the fullest. #Ripbeef.”
The PGA Tour’s Instagram account commented on its condolences on the “Fore Play” podcast post, praising Franke as “an incredible member of the golf community.”
“We are beyond devastated to announce that our good friend and beloved Barstool Sports colleague, Cody ‘Beef’ Franke, passed away due to a sudden medical issue over the weekend,” their comment read.
Below, get updates on Franke’s death and learn what we know so far about it.
What happened to Cody ‘Beef’ Franke?
It is still unclear what exactly happened to Franke during his final days. Your colleague Dan “Big Cat” Katz revealed that he was at a wedding in the Dominican Republic the weekend he died, according to the independent.
“Really, really sad. Really tragic,” Katz said, adding, “It’s devastating. I don’t know what else to say.”
Franke had posted his final “golf tips” video on Instagram just five days before his death was announced.
What was the cause of Cody ‘Beef’ Franke’s death?
At the time of this publication, Franke’s official cause of death has not been revealed. However, according to the “Fore Play” podcast, he died due to a “sudden medical problem,” although the “problem” was not specified.
“We are beyond devastated to announce that our good friend and beloved Barstool Sports colleague, Cody “Beef” Franke, passed away due to a sudden medical issue over the weekend,” the “Fore Play” podcast’s statement read, according to their Instagram account.
How was Cody ‘Beef’ Franke’s health?
Franke did not disclose any possible health problems before his death.
