Cody “Beef” Franke died in late October 2025 at age 31 following a sudden medical issue while attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic. Public statements from his colleagues described the death as the result of a sudden medical event, but the specific medical cause was not disclosed at the time. The news was widely reported by entertainment outlets and Barstool Sports, with confirmations from the Fore Play podcast and statements from Dave Portnoy and others.