Judy Coughlin, the wife of former Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has died. She died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 at the age of 77.
Judy and Tom have been married since 1967 and they shared four children – two daughters, Keli and Katie, and two sons, Brian and Tim.
In a statement, Tom announced the passing of his dear wife;
What happened to Tom Coughlin’s wife?
A year ago, Tom, the two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach revealed that Judy had been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy — a brain disorder that is incurable.
What Is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy?
According to mayoclinic.org, progressive supranuclear palsy is an uncommon brain disorder that causes serious problems with walking, balance and eye movements, and later with swallowing.
The disorder occurs as a result of deterioration of cells in areas of the brain responsible for controlling body movement, coordination, thinking and other important functions.
Progressive supranuclear palsy is also called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome.
Progressive supranuclear palsy worsens over time and can lead to life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia and swallowing problems.