Cody “Beef” Franke, a Barstool Sports golf content creator, died in late October 2025 at age 31 after a sudden medical issue. He was reportedly in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when the event occurred. Barstool and several outlets described the death as resulting from a sudden medical issue, but an official medical cause has not been publicly disclosed as of the latest reports. Tributes from Barstool founder Dave Portnoy and Fore Play colleagues highlighted Beef’s kindness, humility, and impact on the golf community.