Joe Paterno: 1926-2012

The legendary Penn State football died Sunday morning after battling lung cancer.

Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 85. After conflicting reports and speculation running rampant on Saturday, the Paterno family released a statement Sunday morning confirming his death. "He died as he lived," the statement said. "He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community." Paterno won more college football games (409) than any other coach, but the legend is overshadowed by the Jerry Sandusky child sex …

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