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Cody “Beef” Franke, a well-loved Barstool Sports personality, has died at the age of 31, Barstool announced on Monday. Franke passed away over the weekend after a “sudden medical issue.” He was in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when the medical emergency happened. Dan “Big Cat” Katz, his Barstool colleague, confirmed the news on Monday morning, saying, “It’s pretty s****y. Really, really, really sad. Really tragic.” Katz added, “It’s devastating. I don’t know what else to say”, as per the report by TMZ. Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports founder, wrote on X (Twitter), “You will never find a nicer, more genuine person than Beef.” Barstool Sports reacts to Cody Franke’s deathPortnoy also said, “It’s hard to even process it right now. Just another cruel reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to live each day to its fullest.” Barstool Sports posted from its main account, “Barstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news.” Barstool’s golf account also shared a tribute, saying he died from “a sudden medical issue over the weekend.”Golf influencer Paige Spiranac reacted on X, writing, “Heartbreaking news. He was such a kind and good person.” Many fans and contributors of Barstool Sports expressed grief and shock, remembering Franke’s kindness, warmth, and love for golf. Cody Franke’s life, career, and love for golfIn its statement, Barstool said, “Cody truly loved the game of golf. He selflessly spent much of his life helping others improve and enjoy the game”, as per the report by Daily Mail. The statement added, “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.”Live EventsBefore joining Barstool, Franke was a PGA of America Golf Professional and the head pro at Thornberry Creek in Wisconsin. He had been in the golf world for nearly a decade before being approached by Dave Portnoy. Franke once told PGA.com that when he got Portnoy’s email, “I originally thought it was a fake email.” He joined Barstool Sports in March 2024 as the lead golf pro for the Fore Play podcast. Franke said of Portnoy, “He and I see the same way about content and media – tip ideas, content that's easily consumable instead of a 30-minute show, etc.” He explained that he wanted to go full time with Barstool because, “Being a PGA Member, you can't really do something like this part time and work at a golf course.” Franke was known for his gentle manners and respectful personality. Barstool’s Frankie Borrelli shared a story saying, “If Beef meets 1000 people, he's taking his hat off 1000 times. I've never seen anything like it. He took his hat off to say goodnight at the Airbnb the other day. The epitome of class”, as per the report by Daily Mail. Barstool’s official statement ended with a touching line: “We'll all be removing our hats for Cody today and everyday. Rest in peace to the classiest man we knew.” FAQsQ1. What was the cause of Cody “Beef” Franke’s death?Cody “Beef” Franke died from a sudden medical issue while attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic, as confirmed by Barstool Sports.Q2. Who was Cody “Beef” Franke from Barstool Sports?Cody “Beef” Franke was a former PGA golf professional and Barstool Sports content creator known for his golf videos and kind personality.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
