View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Lou Holtz, best known as the former coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, died. The Holtz family confirmed the news os his death on March 4, 2026, in various public statements, with Lou's son Skip writing that his late father was "successful" but "significant" outside of football. "My father passed away today, resting peacefully at home," Skip tweeted. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers over the last couple months! He was successful, but more important [sic] he was Significant.