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New York Post
10-05-2025
- New York Post
John Elway's agent Jeff Sperbeck's cause of death revealed
Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent and close friend of NFL legend John Elway, died in what California investigators are calling an accident. The Riverside Sheriff's Coroner has ruled that the cause of death was blunt head trauma after Sperbeck fell from a moving golf cart on April 26 in La Quinta, California. The incident occurred at the Madison Club, where Elway was reportedly driving the cart. Advertisement 'The cause of death is 'blunt head trauma,' and the manner of death is 'accident' and the mode of death (how the injury occurred) is 'passenger fell from golf cart,' the office said in a statement Friday. Authorities found no evidence of criminal activity or mechanical failure in the death of the 62-year-old. 3 Former NFLer John Elway hits his tee on the second hole on day one of the 2024 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 12, 2024 in Stateline, Nevada. Getty Images Shortly after the accident, Elway's attorney, Harvey Steinberg, told 9NEWS in Denver: 'This has been a terrible time for everyone involved, and our hearts continue to go out to the Sperbeck family. As John grieves this unimaginable loss, we appreciate the efforts of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Advertisement 'The investigation has confirmed what we already knew: This was a tragic accident and sometimes things happen in life that we will never comprehend.' Elway expressed profound sorrow over the loss, saying, 'I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,' Elway previously said in his own statement. 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me,' Elway continued. 'My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff's wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.' Advertisement 3 Jeff Sperbeck on the field in an image posted to social media in 2016. Jeff Sperbeck/Facebook 3 John Elway (l) and Jeff Sperbeck (r) in 2015. Jeff Sperbeck/Facebook Sperbeck had a distinguished career as an NFL agent, representing over 100 players and co-founding the wine brand 7Cellars with the Hall of Famer Elway.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Details Emerge In Fatal Golf Cart Crash Involving NFL Legend John Elway: Report
New details have emerged in a golf cart crash that killed the friend and longtime agent of former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway. Jeff Sperbeck, 62, died last week after he fell from a golf cart that was reportedly being driven by Elway. A new report from Denver's NBC affiliate 9News puts together a timeline of the tragic events, and sources told the station that Elway was not impaired when he was driving. On April 26, Sperbeck and Elway were in La Quinta, California, with a group of approximately 10 to 15 family members and friends. After leaving an event at The Madison Club, the group took three or four golf carts to make the trip to Elway's house, which was 'a short ride of no more than a quarter mile,' according to the 9News report. Elway was reportedly driving a single-bench cart behind the other carts with his girlfriend and Sperbeck's wife seated next to him. Sperbeck had decided to sit in the back of the cart so his wife could sit in the front, sources told the network. Sources told 9News that no one was drunk, and it had been a smooth ride until Sperbeck fell back and immediately hit his head. Elway called 911, according to the report. Sperbeck died four days later from his head injury after being taken off life support. Sperbeck and Elway worked together starting in the '90s, with Elway and the Broncos winning the Super Bowl in 1998 and 1999. Following his football career, Sperbeck and Elway remained friends and formed a wine company together in 2013 called 7Cellars. In a statement last week, Elway said he was 'absolutely devastated and heartbroken' over the loss of his friend. 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me,' Elway added. In a statement on Friday, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the investigation is 'ongoing' but added that 'there is nothing to indicate that this is anything more than a tragic accident.'
NBC News
09-05-2025
- NBC News
Death of John Elway agent Jeff Sperbeck caused by 'blunt head trauma' and ruled an accident
The agent for Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway was killed in an "accident," Southern California investigators said Friday, nearly two weeks after a tragic golf cart fall. Jeffrey Sperbeck's death was caused by 'blunt head trauma," according to a statement from the Riverside Sheriff's Coroner Bureau statement, which also labeled the fatality an "accident." The "mode of death" for the 62-year-old Sperbeck was described as: 'Passenger fell from golf cart.' The sheriff's department on Friday did not elaborate on any potential criminal responsibility. So it wasn't clear prosecution would be recommended for the April 26 crash at the Madison Club, a private golf resort community in La Quinta near Palm Springs where Elway owns a home. But Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco strongly hinted last week this case wouldn't end in a criminal referral, saying that "so far it appears to be just a tragic accident.' A source familiar with the details of the incident confirmed to NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver that Elway, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Broncos and Hall of Fame member, was driving the golf cart. A representative of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, which would have final say on any potential charges, couldn't be immediately reached for comment late Friday afternoon. Sperbeck also once represented New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp, who died on July 22, 2021 after a bicycle crash near San Francisco. Knapp, 58, was an avid cyclist and he suffered fatal injuries when a motorist swerved into the bike lane and hit him in San Ramon, Sperbeck said at the time.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Details Emerge About John Elway's Golf Cart Crash That Killed His Friend Jeff Sperbeck: Report
New details have emerged in John Elway's fatal golf cart crash that killed his friend, Jeff Sperbeck. CBS affiliate 9 News reported on Tuesday, May 6, that Elway, 64, left a private function at Madison Club in La Quinta with Sperbeck, Sperbeck's wife Cori, Elway's girlfriend, son Jack and additional friends on April 26. The group reportedly had a caravan of three or four golf carts designated to transport around 10 to 15 people a quarter-mile to Elway's house at the private golf resort's community. Jack had a group with him and rode in a cart ahead of Elway. In addition to Elway himself, his cart was reportedly transporting his girlfriend, Sperbeck, Cori and The Challenge star Johnny Bananas. Sperbeck told his wife to sit up front with Elway and Elway's girlfriend while he rode in the back with Bananas, 42, per the outlet. Sperbeck allegedly fell off the cart while Elway was driving. Multiple sources told the outlet that there was 'no swerving or horseplay' and 'no one was drunk.' The golf cart also allegedly did not hit anything. Jeff Sperbeck's Family Breaks Silence After He Dies in Golf Cart Accident: 'Unimaginable Loss' It was previously reported that Elway, Sperbeck and their group had attended the nearby Stagecoach music festival that day. However, 9 News reported that the group went the previous day and opted not to go the following day due to 'inclement weather.' News broke on April 30 that Sperbeck died as the result of a traumatic head injury as a result of the accident. It was later revealed that Elway called 911 after Sperbeck hit his head. When paramedics arrived on the scene, Sperbeck was reportedly still breathing and was transported to the hospital. Sperbeck was placed on life support before succumbing to his injuries days later. Following the news of Sperbeck's passing, Elway released a statement mourning the death of his friend and former manager. Johnny Bananas Shares Video of Golf Cart Ride Amid Reports He Was Present During John Elway's Crash 'I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,' Elway said. 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me.' Law enforcement subsequently opened an investigation. On Friday, May 2, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told The Denver Post that 'nothing that we have found' indicated law enforcement needed to be involved. 'This appears to be a horrific accident,' Bianco said. 'And unfortunately for all of those involved, one of the people – well, a couple of them – happen to be very high-profile celebrities. And that makes this more of an issue than it probably should be.'
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
New details emerge about fatal golf cart crash involving John Elway
A timeline has been revealed detailing the events before and after the tragic April 26 accident that resulted in the death of Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway's former agent, as provided by Sperbeck, 62, fell off the back of a golf cart driven by Elway that Saturday in La Quinta, Calif., and died four days later. One new detail revealed Sperbeck and Elway's traveling party had not attended the local Stagecoach festival that day, as had been previously reported. Advertisement Elway and Sperbeck traveled with a group of roughly 10-15 family members and friends that day, which included the ex-quarterback's girlfriend, son Jack and daughter-in-law and comedian Johnny Devenanzio, who goes by the stage name of Johnny Bananas, according to the report. 4 John Elway (l) and Jeff Sperbeck (r) in 2015. Jeff Sperbeck/Facebook They departed a private event hosted by Vouri at The Madison Club that night, and opted against going to the Stagecoach festival, a country music festival hosted in Indio, Calif., like they had the previous day. The traveling crew packed into three or four golf carts for an estimated quarter-mile trip to Elway's residence on the campus, with Elway driving a single-bench cart, per the outlet. Advertisement Elway sat next to his girlfriend with Sperbeck's wife, Cori, occupying the end seat, while Sperbeck and Devenanzio stood in the back of the golf cart. The former agent had told his wife to sit up front, according to the publication. Sperbeck fell off the cart, with indications that he 'fell straight back' and 'hit his head immediately,' per the report. Advertisement 4 Sperbeck seen in a social media photo posted in 2016. Sources told that 'no one was drunk' and there was no horseplay or swerving, while the cart did not hit a bump, music had been playing during the ride. Devenanzio yelled to get Elway's attention and Cori immediately exited the cart to check on her husband, who was breathing but showed signs of a 'significant injury,' according to a source. Elway called the paramedics, who arrived quickly and transported Sperbeck to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., where he was placed on life support. Advertisement Sperbeck died April 30. 4 Elway and Sperbeck opened 7Cellars winery. 7cellars/Instagram 'We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck,' Cori and the Sperbeck family said in a statement. 'He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all. We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elway's and the many other clients Jeff called friends. We are grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support that we have received and ask for privacy for our family at this difficult time.' Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said last week that an investigation did not reveal any criminal behavior nor any mechanical issues with the golf cart. He also told The Denver Post that medical staffers did not discover evidence indicated Elway was 'inebriated.' 4 Sperbeck (r) served as Elway's agent during his career. Jeff Sperbeck/Facebook TMZ published photos showing Elway drinking an unknown substance during the day of the tragic fall. 'This appears to be a horrific accident,' Bianco told The Denver Post. 'And unfortunately for all of those involved, one of the people — well, a couple of them — happen to be very high-profile celebrities. And that makes this more of an issue than it probably should be.' Advertisement Sperbeck represented Elway and others during his career and the two become business partners, opening 7Cellars Elway in reference to the ex-Bronco's number. 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me,' Elway said in a statement. 'My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff's wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.'
