Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Spirit and mentor to Charlie Kirk, died at the age of 76 following complications from a pickleball accident. After two weeks on life support, his family made the decision to remove him from the hospital. Varsity Spirits president Bill Seely confirmed that Webb was instrumental in shaping modern cheerleading and building a community that impacted generations of athletes, coaches, and teams. His contributions also included growing the sport both in the United States and globally, with his work with the International Cheer Union.