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UCF Offensive Line Coach Shawn Clark Dies Unexpectedly at 50

UCF said he died unexpectedly after a Sept. 9 medical emergency, with no cause disclosed.

Overview

  • UCF said Clark died Sunday night at an Orlando hospital at age 50, with his wife, Jonelle, at his side.
  • He had been hospitalized since Sept. 9 after a medical emergency during the team's bye week and was previously described as stable.
  • The university has not released a cause of death and described his passing as unexpected.
  • Clark was in his first season at UCF after five years as Appalachian State's head coach, finishing 40–24 with a 3–1 bowl record.
  • Offensive quality control coach Alex Farah had been designated to lead the offensive line during Clark’s absence as colleagues and programs shared tributes.