LULEÅ, Sweden – Brad Dean, the 73-year-old former coach who led Plannja Basket to championship success, has returned to Luleå and spoken openly about his profound grief following his wife's sudden death. According to reports from local media, Dean described his current life as being lived "in black and white" with the colors gone.
The coach legend, who reportedly found love in Luleå during his time with the basketball team, is visiting the city nearly 27 years after leaving Plannja Basket. In an interview at the Arctic Hotel in Luleå, Dean shared his experience of adjusting to life as a retiree while coping with what he described as "the great sorrow" after his wife's unexpected passing.
in black and white
Dean arrived in Luleå after spending several days with friends and family in Stockholm. The former coach, who made Plannja Basket a winning team during his tenure, told reporters that he now lives his life without color, a metaphor for the ongoing grief he experiences. Both Kuriren and Norrländska Socialdemokraten reported on Dean's emotional return to the city where he created lasting memories during his coaching career.
the great sorrow