Temple University Acting President JoAnne Epps Dies Suddenly at 72

Epps collapsed on stage during a memorial service at Temple and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Epps was a beloved leader at Temple for nearly 40 years, serving as law school dean and provost.
The cause of Epps' sudden death is unknown but she suffered an episode on stage and could not be revived.
Epps became acting president in April after the previous president resigned amid controversy.
The Temple community is mourning Epps' death, remembering her as a mentor and tireless advocate for the university.