Former University of Louisville sports information director Kenny Klein is in the hospital.UofL officials confirmed this Wednesday to WLKY.They said he is dealing with a “very serious medical situation,” but did not elaborate. “We ask for continued thoughts and prayers for Kenny and his family,” John Karman said.There’s been an outpouring of support in recent days for the beloved former SID.Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, who working closely with Klein, put a message out on X, thanks people for their hopes and prayers.That message signaled more news to come.”We all love him so much and our hearts are totally broken. We will know a final outcome in the coming days. It’s really a difficult time but we will get through this together. His wife and children thank you so much for your concern,” his message said, in part.Klein retired from the university in 2022. He served the UofL for nearly four decades.Klein was a constant presence behind-the-scenes during good and bad times inside the athletics department.He has been inducted into multiple halls of fames and has many notable honors.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Former University of Louisville sports information director Kenny Klein is in the hospital.
UofL officials confirmed this Wednesday to WLKY.
They said he is dealing with a “very serious medical situation,” but did not elaborate.
“We ask for continued thoughts and prayers for Kenny and his family,” John Karman said.
There’s been an outpouring of support in recent days for the beloved former SID.
Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, who working closely with Klein, put a message out on X, thanks people for their hopes and prayers.
That message signaled more news to come.
“We all love him so much and our hearts are totally broken. We will know a final outcome in the coming days. It’s really a difficult time but we will get through this together. His wife and children thank you so much for your concern,” his message said, in part.
Klein retired from the university in 2022. He served the UofL for nearly four decades.
Klein was a constant presence behind-the-scenes during good and bad times inside the athletics department.
He has been inducted into multiple halls of fames and has many notable honors.