Tim Tebow Announces Death of Father Bob at Age 78 in Social Media Tribute, 'He's Home'
By Mike Chiari
Published on April 24, 2026.
Tim Tebow has announced the death of his father, Bob Tebow, at age 78, in a social media tribute. The former football player, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2016, had been confined to a wheelchair due to the disease. All five children were home-schooled, with Tebow becoming the first home-educated player to ever win the Heisman Trophy. He is currently a college football analyst for SEC Network and ESPN.
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