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UPDATE, 10/26: The Daily Reveille, LSU’s student paper, confirmed the details of the fan’s death. The deceased is a 59-year-old man named Brian Tingley, and the cause of death is tied to cardiovascular disease. He had complained of chest pains prior to suffering what was believed to be a heart attack.
According to multiple reports, a fan died in the south end zone stands of Tiger Stadium at the end of LSU’s 10-7 win over Ole Miss on Saturday.
Confirmed – #LSU fan died of natural causes in the South End Zone of Tiger Stadium during end of game.
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) October 26, 2014
#LSU fan that died in South End Zone was up in the stands, had nothing to do with fans rushing the field.
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) October 26, 2014
LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette confirmed to reporters that there was a death in the stands from natural causes, and authorities were investigating. The school confirmed that the death was caused by a heart attack. The East Baton Rouge coroner’s department also confirmed the death. The deceased’s name was not released.
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