Charlie Kirk’s mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a ‘tragic accident’
Jeff Webb, who transformed cheerleading into a global sport and mentored Charlie Kirk, died from head injury complications after a pickleball fall, officials said.
- Jeff Webb, a prominent Texas businessman known as the 'father of modern cheerleading,' died at age 76 after sustaining a severe head injury from a fall while playing pickleball.
- Webb founded Varsity Spirit in 1974 and revolutionized cheerleading by incorporating acrobatics and advanced physical elements, helping transform it into a highly athletic and competitive discipline.
- Webb served as an early mentor to the late Charlie Kirk, recognizing his leadership qualities when Kirk was just 24 years old.
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Charlie Kirk’s mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a ‘tragic accident’
Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Spirit who helped transform cheerleading into an International Olympic Committee-recognized sport and mentored late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, has died. He was 76.
Charlie Kirk's mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a 'tragic accident'
Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Spirit who helped turn cheerleading into a sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee, has died. He was 76.
Jeff Webb, cheerleading entrepreneur and Charlie Kirk mentor, dies after accident at 76
Cheerleading entrepreneur and conservative activist Jeff Webb, described as a mentor to slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, died "following complications after an accident," officials said.
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