Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz enters hospice care

By: Layah Gebauer

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 8:45 PM EDT

NOW: Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz enters hospice care

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A source close to the family confirmed with ABC57 that Notre Dame legend, Lou Holtz, has reportedly entered into hospice care at the age of 89.

Holtz held the position of head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1986 to 1996 where he led the Irish to a perfect 12-0 season in 1988 with a National Championship and a Fiesta Bowl victory in 1989.