Barstool Sports is mourning one of their own today after news that Cody “Beef” Franke, a popular personality with the digital media company, had died.
The official Instagram account of Barstool Sports broke the news of Franke’s death on Monday, October 27.
“We are beyond devastated to announce that our good friend and cherished Barstool Sports colleague, Cody ‘Beef’ Franke, passed away from a sudden medical issue over the weekend,” the organization wrote alongside a photo of Franke.
There was also a photo of a lengthier tribute to Franke which described him as someone who “loved the game of golf” and “selflessly spent much of his life helping others improve and enjoy the game.”
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool, also posted a tribute to Franke on X, writing, “Barstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news. You will never find a nicer, more genuine person than Beef. 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.”
Franke made his mark as a PGA of America golf professional and instructor, and he later parlayed that into wide-reaching golf-content work.
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