Legendary Coach Joe Paterno Passes Away in Early Hours Today..
Joe Paterno, the legendary Penn State coach, didn’t pass away today. He actually passed away on January 22, 2012, at the age of 85, after a battle with lung cancer. Specifically, he died at 9:25 a.m. ET from metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung. Paterno had been hospitalized since January 13, 2012, due to complications from chemotherapy ¹ ².
Paterno’s legacy is complex, marked by record victories and controversy. During his tenure, he became the winningest coach in major college football history at the time. His departure from Penn State was surrounded by controversy, but his impact on the university’s football program remains significant ³ ⁴.
