Mississippi State Coach Mike Leach dies at 61 as cause of death revealed
Leach died overnight from health complications that arose from his heart condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, and donated his organs as"a final act of charity," his family said. Renowned in the college football world, Leach was in his third season as Mississippi State's head coach.“Coach Mike Leach passed away last night from complications related to a heart condition. He was a giving and attentive husband, father, and grandfather.
MEDIA: From the Leach family: “Coach Mike Leach passed away last night from complications related to a heart condition. He was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity. Throughout his 21 seasons as a coach, Leach was 158-107 in his win-to-loss ratio, gaining a reputation for his sharp offensive techniques and quirky demeanor. He previously worked at Texas Tech from 2000 to 2009 and at Washington State from 2012 to 2019. In 2018, he won the American Football Coaches Association coach of the year award.
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