Brian Todd Elyria Obituary, High School student-athlete B.J. Todd has died, family mourns: Elyria City Schools announced with great sorrow the passing of Brian (B.J.) Todd, a multisport student-athlete, on May 23. “It is with deep sadness that we are sharing the news of the death of a student from Elyria High School and the Early College program, Brian (B.J.) Todd,” read the school’s statement on Facebook.
B.J. Todd, a junior during the 2023-24 school year, was a starter on both the basketball and football teams. He was a key player on the Southwestern Conference championship basketball team and participated in the Early College program at Lorain County Community College. Elyria City Schools emphasized his athletic achievements and the deep affection held for him by his teammates, coaches, and the school community: “B.J. was an accomplished athlete with the Elyria Pioneers and beloved by his teammates, coaches, and his school family. His loss is profound.”
The Todd family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Counselors at Elyria High School and staff members from Lorain County Community College were made available to support students grieving this tragic loss. Brian Fox, former Elyria football coach who coached Todd last season, expressed his heartbreak: “B.J. was the perfect kid and a dream.
He was a 4.0 student taking nothing but college courses. He was the nicest kid. He was working so hard that we had to hold him back. In the same year, he was lifting and doing speed training.” B.J. Todd’s remarkable dedication, both in academics and athletics, along with his kind nature, left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His passing leaves a significant void in the Elyria community.
