Barstool Sports’ fan-favorite golf influencer Cody ‘Beef’ Franke died on the age of 31 earlier this month, the “Fore Play” podcast announced. Barstool’s founder, Dave Portnoy, mourned Franke’s death alongside his colleagues by tweeting an emotional tribute for the golf “suggestions” social media personality.
That day, Portnoy tweeted, “Barstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news. You won’t ever discover a nicer more real person than Beef. It’s hard to even process it without delay. Just one other cruel reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised and to live every day to its fullest. #Ripbeef”
The PGA Tour’s Instagram account commented its condolences under the “Fore Play” podcast’s post, praising Franke as “an incredible member of the golf community.”
“We’re 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,” their comment read.
Below, get updates about Franke’s death and learn what we all know to date about it.
What Happened to Cody ‘Beef’ Franke?
It’s still unclear what exactly happened to Franke during his final days. His colleague Dan “Big Cat” Katz revealed that he was at a marriage within the Dominican Republic the weekend that he died, in response to The Independent.
“Really, really, really sad. Really tragic,” Katz said, adding, “It’s devastating. I don’t know what else to say.”
Franke had posted his last Instagram “golf suggestions” video just five days before his death was announced.
What Was Cody ‘Beef’ Franke’s Reason behind Death?
On the time of publication, Franke’s official explanation for death has not been disclosed. In response to the “Fore Play” podcast, though, he died from a “sudden medical issue,” though the “issue” was not specified.
“We’re 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 “Fore Play” podcast’s statement read, per its Instagram account.
How Was Cody ‘Beef’ Franke’s Health?
Franke didn’t make any possible health issues public before he died.