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Lou Holtz Alive: Fighting in Hospice at 89

2/4/2026

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Lou Holtz is confirmed to be alive after rumors of his death.
Skip Holtz shared on X that Lou Holtz, 89, is in hospice care but continues to fight.
Holtz's coaching career includes a national title with Notre Dame and induction into the Football Hall of Fame.
He coached six teams to bowl games and earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.

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Story summary

Lou Holtz is confirmed to be alive after rumors of his death.
Skip Holtz shared on X that Lou Holtz, 89, is in hospice care but continues to fight.
Holtz's coaching career includes a national title with Notre Dame and induction into the Football Hall of Fame.
He coached six teams to bowl games and earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.