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Arizona State University Football's Assistant Coach Dead at 29
TL;DR
Steven Miller, an assistant coach at Arizona State University, passed away at 29 on April 15. The cause of death is unknown, but he had a history of epilepsy and experienced a medical incident on April 7.
Key points
- Steven Miller died on April 15 at age 29
- The cause of death is unknown
- Miller had a history of epilepsy
- He experienced a medical incident on April 7
- He is remembered as a beloved coach
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Steven Miller via Instagram
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NEED TO KNOW
- Steven Miller, an assistant coach at Arizona State, died on Wednesday, April 15 at age 29
- A cause of death is unknown, but Miller had suffered from epilepsy and reportedly experienced a medical incident on April 7, according to the Arizona Republic
- Miller is remembered as a "genuine soul" who had a "heart of gold"
The Arizona Sun Devils are mourning the loss of a beloved coach.
Steven Miller, an assistant strength coach at the university, died Wednesday, April 15, according to a statement ASU shared on social media. Miller was 29.
A cause of death was not made known. According to the Arizona Republic, Miller suffered from epilepsy and had been experiencing "medical issues" recently, including on April 7 after a Sun Devils practice when roughly 25 players were still at the facility.
Steven Miller of the Sun Devils in 2019
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Miller was reportedly absent from two practices following the April 7 incident, but had returned to the team on Tuesday, just one day before his death.
Miller was a student at the university from 2015 through 2019 before returning to Arizona as an assistant strength coach. His former coach Todd Graham reacted to the news of Miller's death in a text message to on Thursday, calling the loss "so heartbreaking."
Q&A
What caused the death of Arizona State assistant coach Steven Miller?
The cause of Steven Miller's death is currently unknown, but he had a history of epilepsy and experienced a medical incident on April 7.
How old was Steven Miller when he died?
Steven Miller was 29 years old at the time of his death.
What is the legacy of Steven Miller at Arizona State University?
Steven Miller is remembered as a beloved coach with a 'heart of gold' and a 'genuine soul' by the Arizona Sun Devils community.
