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Former Wisconsin TE Jack Pugh Died From Acute Bronchopneumonia, Coroner's Report Says
The report also said the 24-year-old had an enlarged liver and spleen when he died, according to the Franklin County coroner.
- A Franklin County Coroner's report reveals that former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh died from acute bronchopneumonia on March 30. The 24-year-old's death resulted from the serious lung infection.
- Pugh, who was from Columbus, Ohio, played for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2021 to 2023 before medically retiring to prioritize his mental health. He earned his UW-Madison degree last year.
- On Instagram, Pugh reflected on his departure, writing, "I want to thank the amazing Coaches, Teammates, Friends and Family." He explained that football had distracted him from addressing his mental health struggles.
- Following his death, the university stated, "The Wisconsin athletics family is deeply saddened." Pugh earned his degree from UW-Madison last year and will be remembered by his program.
- People magazine first reported the coroner's findings on Tuesday, which revealed the infection was linked to cardiomyopathy and hepatosplenomegaly—an enlarged liver and spleen. The report detailed the underlying medical conditions.
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