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Joe Paterno Dead at 85

ABC News reports the longtime Penn State football coach died Sunday.

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Venerable former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died earlier today, ABC News has reported.

His death comes months after a and

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"It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled," Paterno's family said in a statement, ABC News reported.

Paterno's death had been prematurely reported by some media outlets Saturday night.

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