BATON ROUGE, La. — Tanasha Faulk, the 30-year-old daughter of LSU football legend Kevin Faulk, died unexpectedly at a Lafayette hospital, The Advocate reports. Officials have not released a cause of death and say no foul play is suspected.
- Age: 30
- Relation: Daughter of Kevin Faulk, former LSU star and NFL veteran
- Location: Died at a hospital in Lafayette, La.
- Family: She was a 2014 Carencro High School graduate and is survived by three daughters
- Investigation: No foul play is suspected; no official cause released
The Legacy
While this report centers on his family, Kevin Faulk is widely known for his football legacy: he was a standout running back at LSU, enjoyed an 11-season NFL career with the New England Patriots, and is a three-time Super Bowl champion. The Faulk name has long been synonymous with Louisiana football — a context that has intensified the outpouring of grief around this loss.
Social Reaction and Tributes
Word of Tanasha’s death prompted immediate condolences from the local community, LSU fans and members of the football world on social media. Local news outlets cite The Advocate for the report; as of publication, Kevin Faulk or the family have not issued a public statement. Many recalled the family’s previous heartbreak: Kevin Faulk lost another daughter, Kevione, in 2021, a loss the community mourned alongside the Faulks.
We will update this story as more information becomes available and if the family issues a statement. Out of respect, we are not speculating on causes and encourage readers to keep the family in their thoughts.
Source: The Advocate, WAFB reporting
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