Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday ‘have issues to clear up’ that stem from ‘her role in his professional life’ following split after 16 years… but Patriots coach ‘is all about football’ despite reports the breakup has team execs on edge
- The couple had been dating since 2007 and bought a house together in Florida
- Belichick, 71, was previously married for 29 years before divorcing in 2006
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Linda Holliday, have split after their “relationship ran its course,” according to People.
The 71-year-old, eight-time Super Bowl champion, and Holliday, 60, had been an item since 2007, although that no longer appears to be the case as the now-former couple “has been quite separated for some time,” the American weekly reported.
The outlet further states that the problem in the duo’s relationship is “not new” and is the driving force behind what ultimately pulled them apart.
‘Bill is all about football and is very busy right now. He doesn’t want a lot of public attention for this,” a source said People.
What’s more is that the new NFL season started a week ago, meaning Belichick has “a lot on his plate,” the insider said, adding that the record holder for most Super Bowl wins (six) as a head coach has’ has a good family and he meets people all the time.’
DailyMail.com has reached out to Belichick and Holliday’s reps for comment.
That’s according to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday recently parted ways People
The couple had been dating since 2007 (photo with Pats’ owner Robert Kraft, R)
The former couple’s split could eventually become complicated, as Holliday is the current president of the Bill Belichick Foundation, which focuses on “providing coaching, mentorship and financial support to individuals, communities and organizations.”
“They need to resolve issues arising from a long relationship and its role in his professional life,” the source said People.
“She’ll still be in Jupiter, and we’ll see what happens.”
Belichick bought a vacation home last year in Jupiter, Florida, just a 35-minute drive north of where the couple met in Palma Beach, according to Peopleand he plans to give it to his now former partner.
“Linda is a nice person,” a second source said People. “Bill bought himself and Linda a house in Jupiter, but now she gets the house.”
The split between Belichick and Holliday could become complicated, with the latter acting as chairman of the head coach’s eponymous foundation.
Holliday started dating Belichick after the eight-time Super Bowl winner split from his first wife
Belichick (C) was previously married to Debby Clarke Belichick (far left) from 1977 to 2006.
Belichick, who is also general manager of the Patriots, was previously married to Debby Clarke Belichick from 1977 to 2006. The former couple have three children: Amanda, Stephen and Brian. Both of Belichick’s sons work as coaches for the Pats.
Belichick and his ex-wife reportedly split before the 2004 season, which was announced by the Patriots in July 2005. The three-time NFL Coach of the Year was also accused of maintaining a relationship with ex-Giants receptionist Sharon Shenocca, which helped precipitate the trouble. her divorce.
Holliday has two daughters of hers, Ashley and Kat Hess, both 30, from a previous relationship. According to their joint Instagram account, her children are from Boston.
Belichick won all six of his Super Bowls as head coach of the Patriots with Tom Brady at quarterback. He also has two Super Bowl rings with the Giants when he was their defensive coordinator from 1985 to 1990.