January 2012

Joe Paterno died of metastatic small-cell carcinoma of the lung, Mount Nittany Medical Center reported in a written statement. A candlelight vigil in his honor is planned for Sunday night.

New Penn State head football Coach Bill O’Brien and Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany have issued statements Sunday in light of Joe Paterno’s death.

Dozens of people mourning the death of Joe Paterno gathered outside Beaver Stadium on Sunday morning.