Ford Stuen illness, which had him hospitalized for the past month, has taken his life. Let’s discuss the basketball coach’s cause of death.

Ford Stuen was the assistant basketball coach at the St. Louis University, Missouri. He started his career with St. Louis University five years ago and was serving as an assistant coach for the past two years. 

The assistant coach was the nephew of Billikens’ head coach Travis Ford. 

With his incredible coaching career, Ford Stuen was named in the list of National Association of Basketball Coaches “30 under 30”. 

Let us learn more about Ford Stuen and take a closer look at his illness and death. 

Ford Stuen Illness: Cause Of Death Revealed

Ford Stuen was suffering from an illness for the past few months. He complained about pain in the stomach area at the beginning. 

Later Ford was diagnosed with an infection in his stomach area. Despite various attempts and medication doctors could not control or heal his infection. 

He was treated with antibiotics and medical-induced coma as well. However, there were no signs of recovery and his health degraded gradually. 

Ford Stuen was hospitalized before Easter and passed away on May 11, 2021, due to his stomach infection. 

Absolutely crushing news. Ford was one of the nicest human beings in our profession, as well as a smart and hard working coach. Deepest condolences to the Steun Family, Coach Ford and the entire St. Louis Billikens Basketball program. #SLU

— Kim English (@Englishscope24) May 12, 2021

Ford Stuen Salary: How Much Did He Earn?

Ford Stuen might have a salary over $32,023 per year as it is the average for an assistant coach in the St. Louis area according to Glassdoor. 

However, he might have earned more than the average as he was excellent at his job. 

Nonetheless, the assistant coach Ford never got a chance to reveal his actual salary or net worth. 

Ford Stuen Wife And Family

Ford Stuen was married to his wife Courtney last year. 

Courtney must be devasted to learn the news of her husband passing away at the young age of just 29 years old. 

Ford has left behind his stepdaughter Lucy and the family is expecting a baby boy in August 2021.