Rising Cornell Sophomore Dies of 'Acute Illness' Early Saturday

Krista Depew ’15 died early Saturday morning of an "acute illness," according to a statement from President David Skorton.

"It is with deep sadness that I share with you the news of the death of [Depew]," Skorton said, adding that the rising sophomore died at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. "On behalf of the entire Cornell community, I want to extend my deepest condolences to Krista’s family and her many friends."

The press release had no other details surrounding Depew's death.

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