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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.
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