Overview
- Marblehead Public Schools announced the death of senior and co-captain Owen Coyne on Friday and offered counseling for students and staff.
- The district canceled Marblehead’s scheduled varsity football game at Danvers and made grief support available through the weekend.
- Coyne’s family released a statement expressing deep grief and asking the community to support his friends and classmates.
- Family members and local outlets have reported that Coyne died of a sudden brain hemorrhage not caused by impact, a detail that has not yet been confirmed by medical or coroner officials.
- Coyne was a three-sport athlete who had committed to play football at Williams College, classmates held public tributes wearing his No. 18, and his family said his organ donation will help multiple people.