Akers was diagnosed with dementia almost 10 years ago. AUSTIN, Texas — Former Texas Longhorns coach Fred Akers has died at the age of 82 after complications from dementia, according to Texas Sports. Akers succeded coach Darrell Royal, the namesake of the Darrell K.

Does coach Fred Akers have dementia?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas Longhorns head coach Fred Akers died on Monday at the age of 82, according to his family. Akers was diagnosed with dementia in 2011. Akers took over the Texas program from Darrell K Royal, leading Texas for 10 seasons from 1977 to 1986.

What happened to Fred Akers?

Fred Akers, who succeeded Darrell Royal as Texas head football coach and twice came within a bowl victory of a national championship, died of complications from dementia at his home Monday. He was 82.