Kaye Cowher Loses Battle With Skin Cancer
A very, very sad day for the Cowher family and all of Steeler Nation as the wife of former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Kaye Cowher has died of skin cancer. The Cowhers have requested privacy in the matter and have not released any details on the tragic passing. Mrs. Cowher is scheduled to be buried on Monday in her native state of North Carolina.
Be blessed Mr. Cowher and may you and your children find peace and comfort in this most unfortunate of times. As the son of a survivor of a typically very deadly form of cancer (keep getting better Mom!), I can only imagine the sorrow Bill and his three daughters are going through.
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RIP
Thoughts and prayers with the Cowher family.
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OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are are said to have been "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 24, 2010 12:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
very sad for the cowher family.
by guns dont kill people pittsburgh does on Jul 24, 2010 12:42 AM EDT reply actions
RIP
Obvious Cowhers family was a big part of his life, this is sad
"all my bitches, take some shots!"
RIP
God Bless the entire Cowher family. This truly is a very sad day for all the Steeler Nation.
Linda in PA
RIP Kaye
I’ll never forget the scene of you and your daughters with Bill when we won XL
Oh momma I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
Lawman has put an end to my running and I'm so far from my home
Oh momma I can hear you a'crying you're so scared and all alone
Hangman is comin' down from the gallows and I don't have very
long
If Troy, Harrison and Woodley are on top of their game, that is good for 9 wins right there, regardless of what is going on with their offense. - Mr MaLoR 28/6/10
by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Jul 24, 2010 3:02 AM EDT reply actions
My Condolences
Terrible, sad news.
RIP Kaye.
To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.
-Charles Bukowski
A death in our family.....
….and we can only hope that Bill and the girls can take comfort that we share their grief and sense of loss, and send our heartfelt love and prayers.
I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson
RIP Mrs Cowher
Lost my own Mother 10 years ago to breast cancer she was 49 pray for the daughters for they are suffering:-(
Pain is temporary pride is forever
God bless the whole Cowher family!
A man is innocent untill proven guilty...Even if it's Ben Roethlisberger!
WOW. RIP Kaye
Losing someone is never easy. Thoughts and prayers from the Steeler Nation are with the Cowher Family.
What sad news to wake up to
RIP Mrs. Cowher. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cowhers.
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
RIP
It is so difficult losing family members, but when its your mother its even more difficult.
Sending warm thoughts and prayers to the Cowher girls and Bill during their time of need.
Thanks Blitz for screwin up my Saturday...
Although, I’ll bet Bill’s messed up worse than mine.
My grandpa died (on my birthday, of all things) from cancer, 10 years ago. My gramma had a partial masectomy almost 20 years ago. It never gets any easier…
As opposing quarterbacks crouched under center, Lambert pumped his legs up and down, thumping the turf like a war drum. He mouthed threats to opposing running backs that would make even the most hardened Catholic nun weep for humanity. He fulfilled those threats with coldblooded suplex tackles. He may or may not have chain-smoked at halftime, depending on who you ask.
For sixty minutes each Sunday, Jack Lambert was a demon.
RIP Mrs. Cowher
I’m at a loss for words…please Lord, bless the Cowher family with the strength, and love that they need to overcome this troubled time for them. I am sorry for their loss.
"In Hoc Signo Vinces!" (With this as your standard, you shall have victory!) -Constantine I
by Webslasher81 on Jul 24, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
RIP Mrs Cowher
God bless her and the rest of the Cowher family…
"If I could start my life all over again, I would be a professional football player, and you damn well better believe I would be a Pittsburgh Steeler." Jack Lambert
"Going after the QB is like playing king of the mountain. When you get the QB, you're on top of the mountain." Joe Greene."I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert. "I'm a steeler fan, you damn well better believe I'm better than you". Yours truly
"I beat rival fans like Woodley beats QBs......With a club!!!!" yours truly
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Jul 24, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions
RIP Mrs Cowher
God bless the whole Cowher family and her entire extended family. Losing someone hurts. Her daughters will carry on her legacy and make her proud. Be strong Bill
Healing from my new tattoos
Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
Terrible News
I didn’t know she was sick but this explains a lot of the reasoning behind Cowher retiring at a young age and staying away from the game so long to be with his family. His wife was sick.
I will never forget the scene after XL when Cowher and his girls formed a circle and did a group hug and high five. Condolences to the family. There are no words to ease their pain…
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
+1
I was thinking the same thing. Along with his being mentally ‘somewhere else.’ This is sad news.
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King Solomon asks God to teach us to number our days...
…for our time on this Earth is short.
Whether by knowledge or fortune, Bill Cowher was able to spend the last three years at Kate’s side, watching their daughters grow into honorable, independent young women. No Lombardi trophies, nor any multi-million dollar contracts, could surpass that gift of time.
When she needed him – in sickness – he was by her side. God bless him for that.
Coach Noll used to tell his players when it was time to get on with their life’s work. Coach Cowher has reminded us that our life’s work is first to love and provide for those we hold dearest, especially our families.
Politicians talk about family values. Pittsburgh guys like Bill Cowher value their families.
Say a prayer for the Cowher family tonight, and tell your own family members how much you love them. Our time on this Earth is short, and you will never regret the time you spend with your loved ones. Today is a gift. That is why they call it the present.
I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson
by Homer J. on Jul 24, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
+1
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Jul 26, 2010 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Thoughts and prayers to the Cowher family
I really feel for Bill.
by crazygameofpoker on Jul 24, 2010 11:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Condolences to the Cower family...
Once a Steeler, always a Steeler and I think we all lost a little something today….
RIP Mrs. Cowher
thoughts and prayers to Mr. Cowher and their children
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcQ3iegpZTc
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot
my thoughts and prayers go out to the cowhers
i hope they’re able to find closure in this very very difficult time
Our prayers will be with the Cowhers
Sad day in the Nation. I didn’t even realize she had cancer.
Things can always be worse....
This is terrible....truly terrible
R.I.P. We’ll be thinking of you every day in Steelers Nation.
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.
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RIP
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
54 is too young
I lost my Mother to cancer 3 yrs ago and it seems like yesterday.
Cancer is a horrible disease and I hope one day, we can find cures for all types of cancer.
My thoughts and prayers to the Cower family in your time of sorrow.
God Bless…
Same here Toona
breast cancer
"Who is Joe Namath? This is a guy who, if he played in the league today, I'd probably just go hit him late and see what he did, just for the hell of it. Joe Namath can go to hell; he can kiss my ass." - Greg Lloyd, after NBC commentator Joe Namath accused Lloyd of playing dirty.
by count'em_six on Jul 24, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Pray especially for the girls
Always hard to lose a parent. But it is especially hard when you are young. Lost my mother when I was 20. And prayers as well for Bill. And 50 is right. This puts an entirely different light on the events of the past four years.
A reminder to us all; we don’t really know the people that we comment on and what they may dealing with. Be careful and respectful.
by Ivan Cole (RickVa) on Jul 24, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, that is terrible. I always had alot of respect for Bill Cowher and how he coached the Steelers. Hope everything is well.
appreciate that
"Who is Joe Namath? This is a guy who, if he played in the league today, I'd probably just go hit him late and see what he did, just for the hell of it. Joe Namath can go to hell; he can kiss my ass." - Greg Lloyd, after NBC commentator Joe Namath accused Lloyd of playing dirty.
by count'em_six on Jul 24, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Thoughts and prayers to the Cowher Family.
Would be nice to see many comments as possible to this story out of respect to the Cowher family.
by SteelerMessican on Jul 24, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
Shocked and sad...
My condolences go out to the Cowher family, they’ll be in my thoughts and prayers. I didn’t realize Kaye was ill. This does shed new light on why Bill resigned as coach when he did.
REST IN PEACE!
Don't even tell me that God has a plan
This is simple not fair.
Why do the good die young
"Who is Joe Namath? This is a guy who, if he played in the league today, I'd probably just go hit him late and see what he did, just for the hell of it. Joe Namath can go to hell; he can kiss my ass." - Greg Lloyd, after NBC commentator Joe Namath accused Lloyd of playing dirty.
I hear ya.
But I still do believe Gods hand is in everything. But I know what you mean. Take someone like Kaye, and leave some of the trash that’s out there right now…makes me hurt. I felt the same way when my mother passed. “Why not take one of THEM?”
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Thats horrible news.
I didn’t even know she was battling cancer honestly, so this quite a shock.
Condolences to the Cowher family.
Bungles Tank Stupidly like Clockwork
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Every night at the club the girls screamed when he'd come
He stood six foot five and weighed 241
Kinda meaty in the face with a head full of stone
And everybody knew you didn't go to the bathroom alone around Big Ben
(Big Ben Big Ben) Big Fat Ben (Big Ben)
RIP Mrs. Cowher
a statement from Coach on his wife’s passing
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"He Twittered that pitch" Steve Blass
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
Just plain sad.
May peace be with the Cowher family.
"Never mistake motion for action." - Ernest Hemingway
Thoughts and prayers to the whole Cowher family on both sides.
You’ll be missed, Kaye
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Rest in Peace Kaye
Coach Cowher, we are sorry for your loss.
Regards to the late Mrs Cowher...Coach Cowher and his daughters....and to Steeler nation
respectfully from Bills fan.
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 24, 2010 6:00 PM EDT reply actions
RIP Mrs. Cowher
Cancer is a terrible disease, my grandmother died from it a couple of years ago. My condolences go out to the Cowher family.
"Modesty goes a long way, but confidence goes farther" -Me
Our hearts remember...
my thoughts and prayers are with you Coach and girls…. RIP Kaye… you were an outstanding member of our family and always will be.
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
Heartbreaking loss,
I’ll always remember her beautiful smile. We are all with you Coach, Steeler Nation wraps it’s arms around you and your girls tonight . She left a great legacy in the form of three amazing daughters.
RIP Kaye...
Thoughts and prayers with the Cowher family. Stay strong Bill.
"My ambition is handicapped by laziness"
— Charles Bukowski
by NYSteelersFan4 on Jul 24, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
There is more to life than Football
Really glad Cowher left and managed to spend some much needed time with his wife and daughters
Rest in peace Kaye Cowher. Thank you for all you sacrificed and sharing your Bill with Steeler Nation
Without me, youre only you
My Condolences to the Cowher family
It is never easy to lose someone you love.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Jul 25, 2010 3:47 AM EDT reply actions
Very sad.
RIP. My condolence to coach his daughters and family.
by SiamSteel on Jul 26, 2010 2:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
RIP
Very sad to hear this happen to anyone, more so to such a good family
my condolences
"I don't have to worry about the Washington Redskins, I have to worry about the Philadelphia Eagles."- Andy Reid
awful news
I can’t say much that others haven’t said very well already. Rest in peace Kaye, and to Bill and the rest of the Cowher family, the thoughts and prayers of Pittsburgh are with you.
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