Coroner reports former Badgers player Jack Pugh died at 24 from pneumonia

Former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Pugh passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 24. A coroner’s report revealed the cause of death to be acute bronchopneumonia and cardiomyopathy with hepatosplenomegaly. Pugh, who had earlier stepped away from football to focus on his mental and physical health, had been a four-star recruit and earned his degree from UW-Madison in 2025. Following his death, the Wisconsin football team expressed their condolences and emphasized Pugh's positive impact on the program.

• 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Coroner: Former Badgers player died of pnuemonia at 24