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Cody \u201cBeef\u201d Franke<\/a>, a fan favorite Barstool Sports personality and golf professional<\/a>, has died. He was 31 years old.<\/p>\n Franke died following a \u201csudden medical incident over the weekend,\u201d Barstool wrote in a Facebook post<\/a> Monday, Oct. 27.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom his time as a PGA professional to his time at Barstool Sports<\/a>, Cody made so many people laugh, he made so many people smile, and he simply made so many people better,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n \u201cOur heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Cody\u2019s entire family and loved ones,\u201d the post continued. \u201cWe\u2019ll be removing our hats for Cody today and everyday. Rest in peace to the classiest man we knew.\u201d <\/p>\n Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy also paid tribute to Franke, writing on X<\/a>, \u201cBarstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news. You will never find a nicer more genuine person than Beef. It\u2019s hard to even process it right now. Just another cruel reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to live each day to its fullest.\u201d <\/p>\n Franke has been a member of the PGA for at least eight years, according to his Barstool Sports biography<\/a>. A two-time PGA Section award winner, Franke was said to have helped more than 500 students \u201cenjoy the game of golf.\u201d <\/p>\n Franke joined Barstool in 2025 as a co-host of the \u201cForeplay\u201d podcast. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are beyond devastated to announce that our good friend and cherished Barstool Sports colleague, Cody \u201cBeef\u201d Franke, passed away from a sudden medical issue over the weekend,” the podcast wrote on X<\/a>. <\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n