John Elway is mourning his longtime pal and sports activities agent Jeff Sperbeck.
Sperbeck died Wednesday, April 30, after he reportedly fell from a shifting golf cart 4 days prior. On Wednesday afternoon, Elway launched an announcement, which ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared to X.
“I’m completely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my shut pal, enterprise accomplice and agent Jeff Sperbeck,” Elway’s assertion learn. “There aren’t any phrases to actually categorical the profound disappointment I really feel with the sudden lack of somebody who has meant a lot to me.”
“My coronary heart and deepest sympathies exit to Jeff’s spouse, Cori; his youngsters Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everybody who knew and beloved him. Jeff will probably be deeply missed for the loyalty, knowledge, friendship and love he introduced into my life and the lives of so many others,” Elway concluded.
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Sperbeck, 62, died on Wednesday after reportedly falling from a shifting golf cart on Saturday, April 26. Elway was additionally on board the golf cart on the time. Medical personnel responded and transported Sperbeck to an area hospital in crucial situation, per a Riverside County Sheriff news release.
The duo was collectively at The Madison Membership in La Quinta, Calif, in response to native information station KESQ. The Riverside County Sheriffs have launched an investigation into the incident.
Along with being Elway’s shut pal, Sperbeck served as Elway’s enterprise accomplice and agent throughout his aggressive soccer profession.
“We’re deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck,” Sperbeck’s household mentioned in an announcement to Pro Football Talk. “He was a beautiful father, husband, brother, son and pal to many and will probably be profoundly missed by all. We’re grieving this unimaginable loss as a household alongside our dearest associates, the Elway’s, and the various different purchasers Jeff known as associates. We’re grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of assist that we have now obtained and ask for privateness for our household at this troublesome time.”
