Leon Fuller: key obituary facts
Is Leon Fuller dead? Yes. Leon Fuller died on July 11, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Leon Fuller's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Leon Fuller known for?
He was an American football player and coach.
More about Leon Fuller
Born: 28 July 1938.
Place of birth: Nederland.
Gender: male.
Occupation: head coach, American football player.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Tyler Junior College, University of Alabama.
Also known as: Robert Leon Fuller.
Leon Fuller, an American football coach who served as head coach at Colorado State and as defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns, died on July 11, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born Robert Leon Fuller on July 28, 1938, in Nederland, Texas, he grew up there and went on to become one of the most respected defensive coaches in University of Texas history. Fuller led Colorado State’s college football program from 1982 to 1988 after building his reputation at Texas, where his work on defense left a lasting imprint on the program.