WISE - - We are heartbroken to share that a student was found deceased at 4:30 this afternoon in his residence hall room. We are working with the student's family to ensure they are supported at this devastating time.
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The student has been identified as Gage Clark, a UVA Wise sophomore and football player who attended the college since fall 2021.
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A statement from UVA Wise Director of Athletics Kendall Rainey:
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"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gage Clark, a member of the Highland Cavalier football team, who passed away today. Our sympathies and condolences are with his family and loved ones."
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There are no apparent signs of cause of death and no foul play is suspected. An autopsy is pending. The Virginia State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and Wise County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division are assisting UVA Wise police in the matter.
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Events on campus have been cancelled for tonight. Counseling services are available tonight and tomorrow for our students.
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UVA Wise will provide updates as information becomes available.
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A statement from UVA Wise Chancellor Donna P. Henry:
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"I am heartbroken to share that sophomore Gage Clark was found deceased this afternoon in his residence hall room. We are working with Gage's family to ensure they are supported at this devastating time. This is a terrible loss for our community, and I extend my deepest and most sincere sympathies to Gage's family and friends."