Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour champion, dies at age 32. The PBA announced that he died unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, noting his distinctive bowling style, including a left-handed corkscrew-type release. Multiple outlets report that he was 32 at the time of his death and that the bowling community is reacting with tributes following the announcement.
Coverage also highlights Butturff’s achievements on the PBA circuit. He wins eight PBA Tour titles and also has a record of additional success in other PBA events, including PBA Regional Tour championships. One report specifies that he wins his lone major at the USBC Masters in 2019. While some articles include additional discussion of what is known at this time about the circumstances of his death, the shared reporting centers on the PBA’s confirmation of his passing, his age, and his career accomplishments. Further details on the cause of death are not provided consistently across the sources.
