Cheerleading Mogul Jeff Webb Dies After Pickleball Injury
Jeff Webb, 76, founder of Varsity Spirit and the Universal Cheerleading Association and a conservative media magnate who mentored Charlie Kirk, died after complications from a head injury suffered in a pickleball accident; his death was confirmed by Varsity Spirit. Webb helped pioneer modern cheerleading and built a media empire, including Human Events and purchasing The Post Millennial. He is survived by his wife Gina, son Jeffrey, daughter Caroline, and two grandchildren, with tributes flowing from conservative circles.