The college football world mourned the loss of one of its biggest personalities, innovators and teachers when news broke that Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach had died Monday night at the age of 61. Leach had been hospitalized since Sunday and was in critical condition after he reportedly suffered a major heart attack at his home.
"Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather," Leach's family wrote in a statement, via."He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity. We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father's life.
"Mike was an innovator, pioneer and visionary," MSU interim athletics director Bracky Brett said."He was a college football icon, a coaching legend but an even better person," said Brett."We are all better for having known Mike Leach. The thoughts and prayers of Mississippi State University and the entire Bulldog family are with his wife Sharon, his children and the entire Leach family.
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