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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rodeo Hall of Famer Roy Cooper Dies in House Fire: ‘We're All in Shock,' Says Son
Rodeo legend Roy Cooper died in a Texas house fire earlier this week. He was 69. 'It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of our Dad, The Super Looper, Roy Cooper," Tuf Cooper, Roy's youngest son as well as a 4x World Champion Cowboy, wrote in a Facebook statement. "We're all in shock and at a loss for words from this tragedy at the moment." The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) also confirmed the sad news. Local authorities responded to a call about the fire around 7 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 29, fire officials confirmed in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. Cooper's body was found inside about 30 minutes later. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Related: Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei's Neighbor Recalls Her 'Running Towards My House on Fire' Before Her Death According to the PRCA, Cooper's roping skills earned him the nickname "Super Looper" and he was inducted into the inaugural class of the PRORODEO Hall of Fame in 1979. During a recent appearance on Ty Harris' Lets Freakin' Rodeo podcast, the legendary cowboy reflected on the origin of the moniker, the PRCA shared in their tribute. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "In Oklahoma City at the Finals a guy from Sports Illustrated hung it on me," Cooper said. "I don't know if I'm Super Looper. I'm just Roy. I'm not one to brag on myself and there are so many good ropers today. You can't compare me to Toots Mansfield or Dean Oliver because we were in different eras. I had my time for 10 years there." Related: 'Talented' Bull Rider, 24, Dead After Being Thrown Off a Bull at a Youth Fair in Texas: 'Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy' In 1983, Cooper won the PRCA All-Around World Title and became one of 10 people to ever secure rodeo's elusive Triple Crown: three world titles in the same year. Decades later, he spoke to PRORODEO Sports News in March 2023 about the special buckle, saying, "It's the only one I wear. Since I won it, I've never taken it off.' However, he admitted there's one person he would let wear his prized possession. "Actually, I would give it to George Strait if he would wear it. I would because he's one of my very best friends," he said. The country star expressed his condolences on X, writing, 'We lost our good friend and my hero Roy Cooper yesterday. He's with our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ now. God please be with the Cooper family and friends. We'll miss you amigo. I'll come find you one day.' Related: Teen Rodeo Champ 'Fighting For His Life' After Bull Stomps on His Chest Cooper was also remembered in a tribute from the National Cowboy Museum, which remembered him as 'a true game-changer in tie-down roping, from his rookie year in 1976, when he won his first world title, to becoming the first cowboy to earn $2 million in ProRodeo history.' The museum added that Cooper will be honored with the Ty Murray Top Hand Award at this year's PBR Heroes & Legends event in July. They added, "Our thoughts are with the Cooper family and the entire rodeo community." Read the original article on People
CBS News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Rodeo legend Roy "The Super Looper" Cooper dies in fire at Decatur home
A rodeo legend has died following a house fire Tuesday night in Wise County, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. PRORODEO Hall of Famer Roy Cooper, also known as "The Super Looper," was found dead inside his Decatur home. He was 69 years old. Cooper's son, Tuf, confirmed the news on his official Facebook fan page. "We're all in shock and at a loss for words from this tragedy at the moment," the post read in part. Cooper exploded onto the rodeo scene in 1976, taking the title of Rookie of the Year, the PRCA said. He was named to the inaugural class of the PRORODEO Hall of Fame in 1979 in Colorado Springs. According to the PRCA, Cooper took home seven individual event world championships, six in tie-down roping, one in steer roping and one all-around crown over the course of his career.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Roy Cooper, Rodeo icon 'Super Looper', dies in tragic house fire at 69
The rodeo world is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Roy Cooper, a legendary cowboy and eight-time world champion, who reportedly died in a house fire Tuesday night at his property in Decatur, Texas. He was 69. Known affectionately as 'The Super Looper,' Cooper was a trailblazing force in calf roping and professional rodeo, earning his place as one of the most iconic figures in the history of the sport. His passing has sent shockwaves through the rodeo community, with tributes pouring in from across the country. "It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of our Dad, The Super Looper, Roy Cooper," read a statement posted to Tuf Cooper's Facebook page, Roy's son and fellow rodeo star. "We're all in shock and at a loss for words from this tragedy at the moment." While local authorities have yet to confirm the cause of death, media reports suggest a fire broke out at Cooper's home. Randall Preuinger, Wise County EMS director, noted that he had 'nothing to confirm,' though the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and multiple rodeo organizations have acknowledged the tragic news. 'The rodeo world will forever mourn the loss of Roy,' wrote one Oklahoma rodeo group. "Roy wasn't just a legend in the arena — he was a legend in life," shared a Texas-based rodeo organization. A Cowboy's Legacy Born in New Mexico, Cooper made history as the PRCA Rookie of the Year in 1976, and went on to win eight world titles, including the coveted All-Around Cowboy crown in 1983. His calm demeanor, fierce talent, and unmatched dedication earned him the nickname 'Super Looper'—a title he modestly brushed off. 'I don't know if I'm no Super Looper, I'm just Roy,' he said in a February episode of Let's Freakin Rodeo. Cooper's influence on the sport spanned generations. He inspired future champions, mentored young cowboys, and maintained an unshakable love for rodeo, family, and faith. 'He inspired so many with his strength, grit, and heart,' one tribute read. 'Whether you knew him personally or admired him from afar, you knew he was someone special.' Andra Estes Beatty, a 2020 Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, echoed those sentiments: 'Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Roy Cooper… He inspired generations of cowboys and his legacy lives on.' Cooper's humility, sportsmanship, and enduring legacy will live on in the hearts of the rodeo community and beyond.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Post Malone setlist: All the songs he and Jelly Roll played on their 2025 tour
Post Malone setlist: All the songs he and Jelly Roll played on their 2025 tour Show Caption Hide Caption Jelly Roll, Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw to headline Nashville's first-ever rodeo Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's Music City Rodeo, featuring concerts by Jelly Roll, Tim McGraw and Reba McEntire, will take place May 29-31. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association SALT LAKE CITY – At the Big Ass Stadium Tour kick off, Post Malone and Jelly Roll kept the anthems and beer flowing for 3 ½ hours at Rice-Eccles Stadium on April 29. Jelly Roll's 50-minute set gushed with meaning as he commanded the stage in his black outfit and backward baseball cap, bellowing through 'Liar' and shifting tone and turning inspirational for 'I Am Not Okay.' When Post Malone arrived about 30 minutes after Jelly Roll's energetic set, he did so in the shadow of a barrage of fireworks and pyro, which both made frequent appearances throughout his two-hour performance. Posty – as he's affectionally known – showcased the breadth of his career with pop hits 'Better Now' and a lush 'Sunflower' as well as his hip-hop origins with 'Go Flex' and 'Rockstar' and his latest genre turn, country, with swinging singalongs 'Pour Me a Drink' and 'I Had Some Help.' He, like, Jelly Roll, continuously expressed his gratitude to the stadium crowd of about 45,000, bowing with folded hands and clearly reveling in the expansive setting. Sierra Ferrell is also on board this boundary-blurring tour that will spin through the U.S. until July 1 with stops including Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Denver and Seattle before wrapping in San Francisco. Here are all of the songs Post Malone and Jelly Roll played on the Big Ass Stadium Tour: More: Beyoncé brings Cowboy Carter to life in flawless tour kick off: Review Post Malone Big Ass Stadium Tour setlist "Texas Tea" "Wow." "Better Now" "Lemon Tree" "Wrong Ones" "Go Flex" "Hollywood's Bleeding" "I Fall Apart" "Losers (with Jelly Roll)" "Goodbyes" "M-E-X-I-C-O" "What Don't Belong to Me" "Feeling Whitney" "Never Love You Again (with Sierra Ferrell)" "Circles" "White Iverson" "Psycho" "Finer Things" "Pour Me a Drink" "Dead at the Honky Tonk" "rockstar" "I Had Some Help" "Sunflower" "Congratulations" Jelly Roll Big Ass Stadium Tour setlist
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bull rider Dylan Grant dies after injuries sustained in Wharton, Texas, event
Dylan Grant (Photo courtesy Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) The Brief Bull rider Dylan Grant died after being bucked off a bull during an event in Wharton, Texas. He was airlifted to a Houston hospital, where he passed away. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association shared its condolences for his family, friends and the bull riding community. WHARTON, Texas - A 24-year-old bull rider from Wyoming died after he was injured during an event in Wharton, Texas, on Thursday, officials say. Bull rider Dylan Grant dies in Texas According to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, or PRCA, Dylan Grant was injured while competing in the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event. Advertisement He was bucked off by a bull in the arena and rushed into an ambulance, the PRCA says. Medics worked to stabilize him, and then he was airlifted to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, where he passed away. What they're saying The PRCA shared its "thoughts and prayers to bull rider Dylan Grant's family, friends and the entire rodeo/bull riding community." Who was Dylan Grant? The backstory Grant was a 24-year-old bull rider from Laramie, Wyoming. The PRCA says he has competed in multiple PRORODEO and Xtreme Bulls events throughout his career – first obtaining his PRCA permit in 2018 and then purchasing his PRCA card in February 2024. Advertisement According to the association, he had $15,710 in earnings in his career, including $3,760 this season. The PCRA says Grant, while also competing for the University of Wyoming rodeo team, won the bull riding title at the Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo with 169.5 points on two head in 2021. The Source The information in this article comes from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
