Liam Gleason cause of death: Siena lacrosse coach dies after ‘serious fall’; GoFundMe launched

Siena men’s lacrosse coach Liam Gleason, 41, died after a fall at his home that caused a traumatic brain injury. A GoFundMe has been launched for his family.

Updated on: Dec 4, 2025, 05:54:59 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Liam Gleason, the head coach of the Siena men's lacrosse team, has passed away after a fall at his home on Sunday. On Wednesday, the school said that Gleason had passed away. He was 41 years old.

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Meanwhile, a GoFundMe was launched by his family to cover the expenses related to his treatment. The GoFundMe states that coach Gleason suffered a traumatic brain injury after a serious fall at his home.

"We are heartbroken to share the tragic news of the passing of men's lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason," Siena University said in a statement. "All are welcome to join us for a funeral service Saturday at 11 AM at the UHY Center."

As of this writing, the GoFundMe has raised $497,910 - more than half of its target of $750,000.

Liam Gleason's death: How did he fall? What Happened?

Details surrounding how Lian Gleason suffered the tragic fall is unclear. In the GoFundMe the family does not mention the fall, but states that he suffered a traumatic brain injury. The fall was reported by a local news outlet, which confirmed that it happened at his home in New York state on Sunday.

"Liams wife, Jaclyn, and their three beautiful children — Kennedy, Penn, and Tate — who now face a long road of emotional and financial challenges in the weeks, months, and years ahead," the GoFundMe states.

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Liam Gleason, who originally made a name for himself as a star in lacrosse at the University at Albany—located only a few miles from Siena and considered one of its biggest rivals—went on to build a full coaching career connected to both programs. He started as an assistant at Siena, later moved back to Albany to serve in the same role.

He was coaching the Siena men's lacrosse team since 2018.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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