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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-06 16:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 16:25 EST
status: reported
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# Michael Cooper, known as Coach Coop, dies

Michael Cooper, known as Coach Coop, has died, WRAL reported. He was part of the football program at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.

Section: [Sports](/raleigh/section/life.md) · Entities: [Michael Cooper](/raleigh/wiki/michael-cooper.md), [Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School](/raleigh/wiki/southeast-raleigh-magnet-high-school.md)

## Coverage

- [WRAL](https://www.wral.com/news/local/beloved-coach-coop-passes-away-tributes-pour-in-november-2026/), 2026-11-06 16:25 EST: Beloved Coach Coop passes away; tributes pour in

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