Georgetown Women’s basketball coach, Tasha Butts, has sadly died at the age of 41. We explore the cause of her death and net worth.
She became the coach of Georgetown’s women’s basketball team earlier this year. Tasha Butts also worked as an assistant for LSU, UCLA and Duquesne before joining the Yellow Jackets.
Tasha Butts was on Georgia Tech’s staff when the team snapped UConn’s 240-game winning streak against unranked opponents in 2021.
Her death has left her friends, family and colleague workers devastated. Many have taken to social media to sympathize with her family.
Following this incident, others are also interested in knowing what was the cause of her death and her net worth.
What was the cause of Tasha Butts’s death?
The cause of Tasha Butts’ death is as a result of her long battle with cancer. The coach of Georgetown’s women’s basketball team had been battling cancer for two years.
Many have taken to social media to pay tribute to Tasha Butts. Georgia Tech head coach Neil Fortuner paid tribute to his former staff.
According to him, Tasha was instrumental in the success of the school’s program.
He said, “The news of Tasha’s passing is incredibly sad. Tasha was so instrumental to the success of this program. What she did as a member of this coaching staff cannot be overvalued.”
“She was tough – tough on her kids, tough in her expectations, but yet she was soft underneath when players needed her to be there for them, and she was always there for them. We are incredibly sad this day has come,” Fortuner said
“She battled from the day of her diagnosis. We are proud of her fight to the end. We will forever love Tasha. She will forever be missed,” he added
Georgetown President John J. DeGioia has paid tribute to Tasha Butts and sympathized with her family in a statement released.
The statement reads, “Tasha’s passing is a devastating loss. She was extraordinary—Tasha was a person of character, determination, vision, and kindness.”
“She will be deeply missed by our community and by so many people around the country who have been inspired by her life. We offer her family our most sincere condolences.”
What was the net worth of Tasha Butts?
Per reports gathered online, Tasha Butts has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She reportedly earned most of her money through her athletic career, endorsements, and media appearances