Although many of us may only know “Kathie Lee” from Kanye needing Jesus the way “Kathie Lee” needed Regis, the fact of the matter today is: many are is prayer for her right now as her husband and former football player, Frank Gifford, is now gone to glory.
Regardless of whatever faith Kathie walks (whether it be with Jesus or not), our thoughts, and condolences are in order for her this Sunday because as of now, she’s a widow-having lost her husband: former famed New York Giants football player and eventual sports journalist (ABC’s Monday Night Football): Frank Gifford who died of natural cause at the age of 84 today in his home in Connecticut.
In a statement today, his family expressed:
“It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford. Frank died suddenly this beautiful Sunday morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.”
The New York Giant’s President, John Mara expressed:
“Frank Gifford was the ultimate Giant. He was the face of our franchise for so many years. More importantly, he was a treasured member of our family. My father loved him like a son and was proud to act as his presenter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a favor Frank returned years later by presenting my father in Canton. For my siblings and me, Frank was like a revered older brother whom we looked up to and admired. We loved him and will miss him terribly.”
Steve Tisch, the Giant’s Chairman expressed the following:
“Not only was Frank a member of the Giants family from the time he left USC, and will be forever, but because Frank, my father (Bob) and Pete Rozelle were so close in the ’60s, I felt like he was a member of my family. I always loved seeing Frank on our sideline before our games. He had the handshake of a 25-year old, and he looked you right in the eye with his big blue eyes. He was such a strong person in every way. He will be missed and will always be remembered as a Giants’ Giant.”
Katie Lee is one half of the Today Show’s Kathie Lee and Hoda (with Hoda Kotb).
This is how I will remember #frankgifford — always making us laugh. But today I am heartbroken — love u klg xoxo pic.twitter.com/ro4qYwynY0
— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) August 9, 2015
Frank Gifford who married Kathie in 1986, is survived by his wife and their two children Cassidy, and Cody.
Well…I guess it’s safe to say that Kathie Lee is indeed walking with Jesus as, she posted the following (with a scripture):
Deeply grateful to all 4 ur outpouring of grace. We r steadfast in our faith & finding comfort in knowing where Frank is. Phillippians 4:13.
— Kathie Lee Gifford (@KathieLGifford) August 9, 2015
