Prayers are pouring in for LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey after the tragic death of her husband, Randy Mulkey, on October 10, 2023. Randy Mulkey was 67 years old.
No cause of death has been released, but the LSU athletic department said in a statement that Randy Mulkey “passed away peacefully in his sleep.”
Kim and Randy Mulkey were married for 43 years. They have two sons, Kenneth and Kramer.
Kim Mulkey is one of the most successful women’s basketball coaches in history. She has won three national championships, two at Baylor and one at Louisiana Tech. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
Randy Mulkey was a longtime supporter of Kim’s coaching career. He was often seen at her games and practices.
Take Care Of Yourself Coach, Prayers Are Coming We Did Not Know. Go Tigers! https://t.co/TeiIvyH0SX
— ANTHONY RUSSO (@ANTHONY50192345) September 26, 2023The LSU women’s basketball team is scheduled to begin the 2023-24 season on November 7 against McNeese State. It is unclear whether Kim Mulkey will be able to coach the team in the season opener.
I'm glad she caught it in time and doing well. https://t.co/1WjdyAAHHu
— Kierra (@_Kierra__) September 26, 2023The LSU athletic department has said that it will support Kim Mulkey in any way that it can. The department has also said that it will respect Kim Mulkey’s privacy during this difficult time.
Omg that’s serious 😟 https://t.co/K20oKZJis1
— focus on your own happiness (@ChefSativa_) September 26, 2023Whew. Thank God she’s good https://t.co/0vFIViGlb1
— LoLo (@LoLoByke) September 26, 2023The death of Randy Mulkey is a tragic loss for the Mulkey family and for the LSU women’s basketball program. Kim Mulkey is in our thoughts and prayers.
Here are some of the reactions from the media and the public:
- ESPN: “Prayers for Kim Mulkey after the death of her husband.”
- CBS Sports: “LSU coach Kim Mulkey’s husband, Randy, dies at 67.”
- The Athletic: “Kim Mulkey’s husband, Randy, dies at 67.”
- Twitter: “#KimMulkey #RandyMulkey #LSU”
This incident has sparked a debate about the importance of supporting coaches and athletes during difficult times. Some people believe that coaches and athletes should be given time to grieve and to heal. Others believe that coaches and athletes should be expected to perform despite their personal problems.
It is important to remember that coaches and athletes are human beings. They have feelings and emotions just like everyone else. They should be given time to grieve and to heal when they experience a personal loss.
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