Jerome Johnson Richardson Sr. also known as Jerry Richardson, was an American businessman, football star, and National Football League owner who was born on July 18, 1936, in Spring Hope, North Carolina, U.S. He founded the Carolina Panthers organization and operated it from 1995 to 2018. He died at the age of 86.
When Jerry Richardson Died And What Is The Cause Of His Death?
The Carolina Panthers founder and former owner, Jerry Richardson, passed away on Wednesday night, March 1, 2023. According to a statement from the team, Richardson passed away peacefully on Wednesday night at his home in Charlotte.
However, the cause of Jerry Richardson's death is not disclosed by his family or friends. Once the cause of his death is revealed we will update you.
Tributes paid By People to Jerry Richardson
Head Coach Ron Rivera(Twitter) was saddened and posted on his Twitter account about Jerry's Death, “Stephanie & I were saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Richardson. I will always be grateful to him for the opportunity to coach the Carolina Panthers & for his patient, steadfast leadership during 7 seasons.”
He also included Jerry's family names in his post and wrote, ” Condolences to Rosalind, Ashley, & Mark and the Richardson family.”
Stephanie & I were saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Richardson. I will always be grateful to him for the opportunity to coach the Carolina Panthers & for his patient, steadfast leadership during 7 seasons. Condolences to Rosalind, Ashley, & Mark and the Richardson family pic.twitter.com/Zibu5hBtbJ
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) March 2, 2023
Saddened statement by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, “The NFL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Richardson.”
In this statement, Roger remembered Jerry's hard work for Carolina Panthers and said, “The Caroline Panthers are a testament to his extraordinary and tireless dedication to the community. But his league-first attitude is seen through his leadership of numerous NFL committees, including the stadium partnerships throughout the country, and collective bargaining agreements that continue to support the growth of the game.”
He also said about his humble nature and his work for humanity, “As a former player himself, Jerry cared deeply about how he helped negotiate and have led to improved pay and benefits for the generations of players.”
n addition Roger shared his view about Jerry, “From a personal perspective, he was a wise and caring advisor to me, his fellow owners, and many Panthers players and coaches over the years.” In the end, he gave a message to Jerry, “On the NFL's Behalf, I extend our sincere condolences to Jerry's wife, Rosalind, and their family.”
Who is Jerry Richardson's Wife?
The late NFL owner Jerry Richardson's spouse is Rosalind Sallenger Richardson.
After completing high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jerry Richardson attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. At Winthrop University in the late 1950s, Richardson's wife, Rosalind Sallenger, also pursued her education.
Throughout their entire lifetimes, the Richardsons resided in North Carolina. After getting married, they had three kids. In addition, his son Jon, who passed away in 2013, also has a son called Mark and a daughter named Ashley. Additionally, Richardson's family consists of nine grandkids and one great-grandchild.
Incredible Donations Of Jerry Richardson
In honor of Jerry Richardson's wife of more than 60 years, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson, he donated money in 2016 to create the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts (Facebook) on the Wofford College campus.
In 2021, he made the largest donation in Wofford College's history when he donated $150 million to the school. This gift is meant for the college's fund, with a focus on financial opportunities and need-based scholarships for Wofford students.
More than $260 million in capital improvements and other donations have been made by him to Wofford to date. According to Mr. Richardson, Wofford has had the greatest effect on his success in life.
Conclusion
Jerry Richardson, a well-known American businessman, football player, and previous owner of the NFL, has died at the age of 86. However, the cause of his death is yet to be revealed. He was living with his family which includes his wife, children, grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
