Barstool Sports’ Cody ‘Beef’ Franke Dies at 31

New York, NY – Cody “Beef” Franke, a popular personality at Barstool Sports, has died at the age of 31. The announcement came from Barstool on Monday, revealing that Franke passed away over the weekend due to a sudden medical issue while attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic.

Dan “Big Cat” Katz, a colleague of Franke, expressed his sorrow on social media, stating, “It’s pretty s****y. Really, really, really sad. Really tragic.” The shocking news has left many in the Barstool community reeling.

Franke joined Barstool Sports earlier this year following a successful career as a PGA professional golfer. He quickly gained popularity among fans for his engaging content, particularly his teaching videos and unique challenges featured on the Foreplay Podcast.

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy shared his condolences on X, noting, “You will never find a nicer more genuine person than Beef.” He added, “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.”

The Barstool community mourns the loss of Cody “Beef” Franke, who left a lasting impact on many in his short time.