John Francis Egan, who was born on January 31, 1939, was an American professional basketball player and coach. Johnny Egan, a former Rockets player who was the Rockets’ coach from 1972-76, died on Thursday after sustaining head injuries following a fall on May 8. Egan was 83.
Was Johnny Egan married?
Johnny Egan was married to Ruth Grace Egan. John Edward Anthony “Tony” Egan passed away on February 21, 2022, after enduring two years of cancer treatment. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Ruth Grace Egan; his cherished sons Timothy (Heather Marie), Malachy (Amanda), and Austin; his adored grandchildren Eamon, Eoin, Nuala, Oscar, Malachy Óg, and Cormac; dear in-laws James J. Dooley, Jr., Frank, Judy & Frankie Dooley, John J. “Jack” & Katharine Coyle; and many beloved relatives and friends.
Much information is not known about his wife since he kept his relationship away from the public. Egan was one of the richest basketball players in the world.