Charlie Kirk’s mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a ‘tragic accident’

Jeff Webb’s Family Guide: Meet Charlie Kirk’s Late Mentor’s Wife and 2 Kids

Jeff Webb was a loving husband and father before his tragic death. Jeff was married to wife Gina Webb, and the couple shared son Jeffrey and daughter Caroline. The businessman found success working in the cheerleading realm as he founded the Universal Cheerleading Association, Varsity Spirit and Varsity Brands. Jeff was also a mentor to late political commentator Charlie Kirk, who died in September 2025. News broke in March 2026 that Jeff died a…

Jeff Webb, entrepreneur and the 'founder of modern cheerleading,' dies at 76

Jeff Webb is known as the "founder of modern cheerleading" for his role in turning it into a competitive sport. He died Thursday, a family spokesperson said.

Charlie Kirk’s mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies in pickleball accident, reports say

Jeff Webb, a cheerleading pioneer and mentor to the late Charlie Kirk, died at 76 after a "tragic accident," according to his family.

‘A force of nature': Colleagues, family describe late Varsity Spirit founder

Webb stands among Memphis’ most consequential entrepreneurs, and he’s credited with revolutionizing cheerleading and turning it into what we see today.

Charlie Kirk’s mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a ‘tragic accident’

Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Spirit who helped transform cheerleading into an International Olympic Committee-recognized sport and mentored late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, has died. He was 76.

Charlie Kirk's mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies at 76 after a 'tragic accident'

Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Spirit who helped turn cheerleading into a sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee, has died. He was 76.