Louisville sports information director Kenny Klein dies at 66

Kenny Klein, the long-serving sports information director at the University of Louisville, passed away on June 26, 2026, at age 66. Klein had been in a coma following a choking incident at a restaurant on June 9. He was remembered as a beloved figure in sports, known for his dedication to promoting Louisville athletics. Klein spent nearly four decades at the university and was inducted into the College Sports Information Directors of America Hall of Fame in 2015. He spent his final hours surrounded by family and friends during an Honor Walk as an organ donor.

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