Jakob Butturff, an eight-time champion on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, has died suddenly. He was 32.
The PBA announced his death, with Commissioner Tom Clark revealing that Butturff passed away "unexpectedly" on Friday.
Clark remembered Butturff as "one of the most unique players in PBA history," praising his distinctive delivery and his ability to win at any time.
"Fans marveled at his delivery, as he rode a wave of strikes into becoming a top player in the sport," Clark said in a statement.
"Jakob was kind, he was respectful, and he was a champion. He will never be forgotten."
A cause of death has not been given.
Career Highlights
Butturff first turned heads during the 2016 season, when he won his first two PBA Tour titles and dominated the PBA Regional Tour.
That year, he earned the awards for West Region and Northwest Region Player of the Year.
Over his career, he amassed 27 PBA Regional Tour titles and was named Northwest Region Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018, among many other accolades.
