The online sports world is mourning the sudden demise of Cody ‘Beef’ Franke, a rising Barstool Sports personality and content creator. He was admired among his fans for his natural humour, love for golf and simple charm that made him popular. However, this was unexpected. However, Cody’s untimely demise at 31 without any previous signs of any health issue has left his colleagues, fans and the sports community in shock. At the same time, there are speculations around what might have caused Cody ‘Beef’ Franke’s demise. Here’s everything we know about it.
Cody ‘Beef’ Franke had a sudden death
According to Barstool Sports, Cody passed away over the weekend while attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic. His colleague Dan’ Big Cat’ Katz shared the news on The Yak podcast on October 27, 2025. He called it a ‘devastating’ loss for everyone. Although the exact cause of Cody’s death is not known yet, the company shared that the former PGA pro died due to a ‘sudden medical issue. Until now, no new details have been shared, but the outlet confirms that more updates will be released soon. Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, paid a heartfelt tribute to Cody and penned:
“It’s hard to even process it right now. Just another cruel reminder that tomorrow is never promised. Live each day to its fullest.”