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JoAnne E. Epps, the acting president of Temple University, has died after falling ill at a memorial service Tuesday afternoon, the school announced.

Acting President JoAnne Epps became ill during a memorial service for Charles L. Blockson.

Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing at a memorial service at the university.

Temple University says acting president JoAnne Epps has died after collapsing on stage.

Epps was appointed Acting President of Temple in April, after nearly four decades at the university. She was 72.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service.

Epps, 72, was at a memorial service at Temple on Tuesday afternoon for Charles L. Blockson when she suddenly became ill.

JoAnne Epps, Temple University's beloved acting president, died on Tuesday, the university said. She was 72 years old.

JoAnne Epps fell ill during a memorial service at the North Philadelphia university on Tuesday

Epps was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.