Cody “Beef” Franke, who is a popular Barstool Sports personality known for his golf content, tragically passed away due to “a sudden medical issue” at the age of 31, the organization shared on social media.
Franke joined Barstool at the end of 2024 after a career as a golf professional.
Barstool Sports’ Fore Play Podcast Shares Statement On Cody Franke’s Passing
Barstool Sports’ Fore Play Podcast announced the news of Franke’s passing on social media.
“We are beyond devastated to announce that our good friend and cherished Barstool Sports colleague, Cody âBeefâ Franke, passed away from a sudden medical issue over the weekend,” the Fore Play podcast account posted.
They also released a statement.
“We are beyond devestatted to announce that our dear friend and beloved Barstool Sports collegue, Cody ‘Beef’ Franke passed away fro a sudden medical issue over the weekend,” the statement said. “Cody truly loved the game of golf. He selfelessely spent much of his life helping others improve and enjoy the game. Watching golf bring people happiness brought him happiness. And that infectious personality was felt by everyone who met him. He was universally known as the nicest guy in the world.
“From his time as a PGA professional to his time at Barstool Sports, Cody made so many people laugh. He made so many people smile and he simply made so many people better,” they continued. “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Cody’s entire family and love ones.
“We’ll be removing our hats for Cody today and every day. Rest in peace to the classiest man we knew,” the statement concluded.
Tributes Pour In For Cody ‘Beef’ Franke
Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy: “Barstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news. You will never find a nicer more genuine person than Beef. Itâs hard to even process it right now. Just another cruel reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to live each day to its fullest. #Ripbeef”
Golf Personality Robby Berger: “RIP Beef- one of the nicest people Iâve ever met. A truly special guy. Will be missed dearly.”
Barstool Sports’ Jersey Jerry: “Going to miss you Brother. Honestly one of the greatest guys I have ever been around. RIP BEEF”
Golf Personality Grant Horvat: “Life is wild, this hits. Beef was so nice to everyone he met. God Bless him and his family”
Golf Personality Paige Spiranac: “Heartbreaking. He was such a kind and good person”
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