Raymond Blanco Cause Of Death

Raymond Blanco, an American academic administrator and football coach who served as the First Gentleman of Louisiana from 2004 to 2008 has died. Blanco was born on August 16, 1935 and died on November 19, 2022. He was 87 years.

Though a cause of death was not given, his health had been in decline in the weeks prior to his demise.

Blanco was the assistant coach of the University of Louisiana Lafayette from 1963-1969. He was the dean of men from 1969 till 1972, when he became the dean of students.

Blanco worked as an administrator at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette since 1982 until his retirement in 2009.

He served as Vice President for Student Affairs, responsible for coordinating various non-academic departments which relate directly to UL Lafayette students.

He also served as a link between the student body and the university. He was known as “Coach” on the campus of UL Lafayette.

He was married to the Governor of Louisiana, Kathleen Blanco. She died in 2019.

Blanco is survived by six children.