PULLMAN, Wash. (Dec. 12, 2022) – Mike Leach, who guided the Washington State Football program to six bowl games in his eight years in Pullman from 2012-19, passed away Monday at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, following complications from a heart condition. Leach was 61.
"Washington State University mourns the loss of Coach Mike Leach," said WSU Director of Athletics Pat Chun. "We send our deepest condolences to Sharon and the entire Leach Family. Needless to say, there will never be another Mike Leach ever to walk this earth. He was a husband, father, grandfather, friend, football coach, teacher, lifelong learner, innovator, conversationalist and a pirate.