Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for ‘building men, not just players’ March 5, 2026By Eric Peat Today's Catholic Filed Under: News, Obituaries, Sports, World News On March 4, Lou Holtz died in Orlando, Fla., at the age of 89, surrounded by his family. Forever etched in Fighting Irish lore for leading Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship, Holtz leaves behind not just a decorated football resume but a legacy of shaping young men and inspiring people to live virtuously.
