NEW YORK — Judy Coughlin, wife of former Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, died Wednesday after battling an incurable brain disorder. She was 77.
“My cherished wife and our beloved mother and grandmother, Judy Whitaker Coughlin, passed away this morning at the age of 77,” the Coughlin family said in a statement. “Judy was a remarkable woman in every way. She lived a life filled with love and unselfishly gave her heart and soul to others.”
“Judy made you feel like an old friend from the first hug to the last. She was a mother to all on and off the field. For everyone who knew and loved Judy, the enormity of her absence cannot be put into words, but the immense kindness she showed to others will always endure.
“Our hearts are broken, but we know she is free from suffering and at peace with our Lord.”
Last year, Tom Coughlin — who coached the Giants to two Super Bowl championships during his 12 seasons in charge of Big Blue — publicly revealed that his wife was diagnosed with the brain disorder, progressive supranuclear palsy.
Co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch released a statement on behalf of the team expressing their condolences.
“We were saddened to hear of Judy’s passing this morning. She was an incredibly bright light for all of us, and we were blessed that she shared her energy, vitality and love with our organization. As Tom has often noted, his role as head coach ended at the front porch. When he walked through the door, Judy was the boss. Our thoughts are with Tom and the entire Coughlin family.”
