A beloved Oakland high school football coach has died following a five-month battle with cancer.
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Adrian Cooper, 40, also known as "Coop" or "Coach," died on Feb. 26, three weeks after attending college signing day for his players, Oakland Unified School District said.
Cooper was the assistant football coach at Fremont High School. Last September, he was diagnosed with lymphoma of the stomach and had since been undergoing chemotherapy.
"Just taking it day by day & trying to keep the good vibes 360 far from a easy road," he wrote in an Instagram post.
In addition to coaching at Fremont High School, Cooper launched his own youth flag football league and was a personal trainer.
A GoFundMe, originally created to raise money for his medical bills, is now collecting donations for his funeral services.
"Everyone is heartbroken and saddened by the sudden loss of a great son, friend, and coach," fundraiser organizers wrote.
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