Jeff Sperbeck’s wife speaks out after fatal golf cart accident involving John Elway

Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent of John Elway, died in a golf cart accident, and his wife has spoken out. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the statement issued by Cori Sperbeck on Wednesday night.

“We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck,” Cori said. “He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all. We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elways and the many other clients Jeff called friends. We are grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support that we have received and ask for privacy for our family at this difficult time.”

Jeff Sperbeck died from the injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart reportedly driven by Elway. He was 62 years old. The incident happened on Saturday night in La Quinta, California, and Sperbeck died Wednesday at a hospital in Palm Springs.

John Elway reacts to the death of Jeff Sperbeck

“I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,” John Elway said in a statement. “There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff’s wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.”

TMZ reported that Elway was driving the golf cart when Sperbeck fell off and hit his head on the asphalt. According to ESPN, Sperbeck was sitting in the passenger seat. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, but TMZ said there was no indication that Elway was driving negligently when Sperbeck fell.

Jeff Sperbeck began managing Elway in 1990 during the height of his NFL career. He represented more than 100 NFL players during a three-decade career. Sperbeck also helped manage Elway off the field as the Hall of Famer quarterback had restaurants, car dealerships and a winery.

Elway, 64, played in the NFL from 1983-1998 and spent his entire career with the Denver Broncos. In his career, Elway was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times, named NFL MVP in 1987 and led the Broncos to two Super Bowl wins. After his playing career ended, Elway became the Broncos general manager and executive vice president. He was the GM when the Broncos won the Super Bowl during the 2015 season.