Last year, Updyke submitted a letter to the court from his doctor that said he suffered from conditions including severe coronary disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, strokes and depression, and therefore wasn't well enough to appear in court. His son, Bear Updyke, told AL.com that his father, a retired Texas state trooper who lived in Louisiana, died of natural causes.
Guys I know this is going to be questioned but he did not die of Covid. He was in his home all day and night quarantining following the rules. Poor Roll Tide.