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Did Bobby Knight Pass Away? When Did The Hall Of Fame College Basketball Coach Die? What Illness Did He Have?

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Did Bobby Knight Pass Away? When Did The Hall Of Fame College Basketball Coach Die? What Illness Did He Have?

It is extremely saddening to announce that, Bobby Knight, the famous coaching legend is no more. Currently, the entire basketball world is mourning the loss of the coaching legend, who breathed his last at the age of 83. The news of his death was confirmed by his family.

What Happened To Bobby Knight?

Did Bobby Knight Pass Away? When Did The Hall Of Fame College Basketball Coach Die? What Illness Did He Have?

Bobby was a legendary basketball coach. However, he passed away at his home in Bloomington, Indiana at the age of 83. His family announced the death news of the coaching legend with utmost grief and shock. In the official announcement, the family has not specified the exact cause of the Basketball coach’s death yet.

Bobby Knight was a significant and prominent figure in the field of college basketball. He was famous for his coaching career, which was a successful one. He won three national championships. His controversial behavior and intense coaching style were always in the limelight.

How Did Bobby Knight Die? Illness, Cause of Death

Knight breathed his last at the age of 83, at his home in Indiana. The news of his demise was officially announced by his family. However, the exact cause of the demise of the legendary basketball coach has not been revealed yet.

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The family only mentioned that Bobby Knight had been suffering from various health issues before his ultimate demise including dementia, and declining health over the last few years. However, the exact cause hasn’t been unveiled yet.

Who was Bobby Knight?

Did Bobby Knight Pass Away? When Did The Hall Of Fame College Basketball Coach Die? What Illness Did He Have?

Bobby Knight, also known as Bob Knight’s full name was Robert Montgomery Knight. He was a renowned and popular American college basketball coach. He was born on October 25, 1940, and brought up in Orrville, Ohio.

He was popularly known as “the General.” The leadership qualities he possessed plus his coaching prowess were a significant addition to his extraordinary career.

Donald Trump Pays Tribute

Former President of the United States, President Donald Trump paid tribute to Bobby Knight, the legendary Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach. Bob Knight passed away on Wednesday night after Donald Trump’s tribute was seen on his social media platform, Truth Social.

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He wrote, “The World just lost an incredible person, the Great Bobby Knight. He was not just an award-winning and record-breaking Coach.”

Also Read: Bob Knight Net Worth 2023: How Much Was Legendary Coach Worth?

Bobby Knight Family: Wife and Children

Knight was married twice. He tied the knot with Nancy Falk, his first wife on April 17, 1963. The duo had two sons together. They called their sons, Pat and Tim. However, after two decades, the duo parted ways. Then Bob Knight got married to Karen Vieth Edgar in 1988.

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FAQs

  1. Who was Bobby Knight?

    He was a famous football coach.

  2. How old Bobby Knight was at the time of his death?

    He was 83 years old at the time of his death.

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Bank of America Associate Dies with Acute Coronary Artery Thrombus

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Bank of America Associate Dies with Acute Coronary Artery Thrombus

Bank of America (BAC. N) announced on Monday that an investment banker at the organization met his/her ultimate demise. 

While the netizens are searching and speculating about the reason behind a Bank of America employee’s death, it is unveiled that the deceased passed away of natural causes, reported Reuters.

The details were confirmed by the Chief Medical Examiner of the New York Office when he was asked about decoding the possible reasons for the employees’ deaths. An email from the New York Office confirmed this. 

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The organization announced that the person “died of acute coronary artery thrombus.” The alleged disease “causes the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.”

In the wake of this, the employer organization, Bank of America, announced that it would extend support to the deceased’s family. It further added, “our focus is on doing whatever we can to support the family and our team, who are devastated.”

Identity of the Individual 

Until now, Bank of America hasn’t disclosed the individual’s identity, age or name. 

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Even the deceased’s relatives have not shared the identity of the person, while they continue to grieve about his/her death.

The deceased employee was an important part of the FIG or financial institutions group. The work of FIG is to provide advices to bank clients regarding deals. 

A source familiar with the deceased employee of Bank of America revealed that the employee was to also be “a former member of the U.S. Green Beret special forces.”

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As per another person associated with this matter, the Bank of America employee met his/her ultimate demise on Thursday. 

According to Nairametrics, this tragic death incident follows certain complaints by junior banking colleagues. The complaints comprise working hours of employees being more than 100 hours a week during 2020 and beyond.

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New-Age Cheating Explained as IB Paper Leak Got 45K+ Downloads 

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New-Age Cheating Explained as IB Paper Leak Got 45K+ Downloads 

New-age cheating has currently dominated the of media headlines and social media platforms.

In this, students who sat for Class XII board exams for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) reportedly learned the question in on a Mathematics paper.

Later, they shared the questions online on social media. Moreover, they assisted students in different time zones who were yet to sit for the exam. 

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According to TOI, on May 1 and 2, the Math exam for two hours was conducted. However, reportedly on May 3, paper leaked news was discovered. 

These annual exams are conducted by IB in three time zones. 

IB has acknowledged the question leak situation due to difference in time zones. However, the country of origin of the leak hasn’t been made public yet. 

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Reportedly, principals in Mumbai alleged that the part was leaked from Turkey. 

Due to the time zone difference, the paper leak is more likely to benefit students in the Americas, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Moreover, it is less likely to benefit Indian students. 

The highlights of the report added that this is probably the first instance of a paper leak. The Switzerland-based board witnessed this scenario for the first time in its 55-year history, adds FirstPost.

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On Sunday, IB stated that there was no concrete evidence of the spread of the “time zone cheating.” However, they did discover a number of students who were involved in the practice. 

SCMP reported that “the materials were downloaded more than 45,000 times.”

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?

International Baccalaureate (IB) is a Switzerland-based board for providing education to students. It was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. 

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Its curriculum is divided into 4 programmes for students from 3–19 years. 

1. Primary Years Programme (3-12 years)

2. Middle Years Programme (11-16 years)

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3. Diploma Programme (16-19 years)

4. Career-Related Programme (16-19 years)

India has a total of 210 IB World schools. Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi have the larger concentrations of schools in India.

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North Braddock Church Shooting: Bernard Polite Threatened Pastor, Got Arrested

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North Braddock Church Shooting: Bernard Polite Threatened Pastor, Got Arrested

A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania was agitatedly disturbed on Sunday. 

A 26-year-old man, who was identified as Bernard Polite, is said to be behind the shooting that took place at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church. 

Bernard Polite allegedly brandished a firearm during his sermon targeting Pastor Glenn Germany. 

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The shooting incident at North Braddock Church occurred shortly after 1 p.m.  NBC reported that Pennsylvania State Police charged the 26-year-old. 

Video Footage Obtained 

A video clip was obtained by the church’s deacon. Pastor Glenn Germany shared the footage online. In the clip, an alarming moment can be spotted when “the pastor was confronted by Polite, with the firearm visibly aimed in his direction.”

Pastor Germany said, “I was like, this is not happening” to CBS

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In the video, Deacon Clarence McCallister could also be spotted rushing towards the 26-year-old and throwing him to the ground. Deacon revealed that it was his stimulus that worked, as his mind reacted promptly to the pandemonium. 

Prior to this shooting incident, congregants had accumulated at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church to participate in the religious proceedings. Pastor Glenn Germany was guiding everyone. 

However, the peace of the surroundings broke out when police entered the church wielding a firearm with alleged intent.

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The attack on Pastor Glenn Germany is a lesson for the world to understand the importance of having strong security measures at in church. The safety of parishioners and clergy personnel should not be avoided at any cost. 

Many houses of worship are equipped with increased security. However, prompt readiness and alertness needs to be emphasized. 

According to TimesNow, congregations and religious leaders were advised by the authorities to continue being proactive and watchful while resolving any potential threats approaching.

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