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Woman who died in fall from stands at Ohio State graduation identified

The school said it will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident.

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Updated May 7, 2024 at 12:24 p.m. EDT|Published May 6, 2024 at 12:18 p.m. EDT
The commencement at Ohio State University continued uninterrupted after the woman fell to her death, according to video from a live stream. (iStock)
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One person died after falling from the stands during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University on Sunday afternoon, the school said.

The victim, 53-year-old Larissa Brady, was identified through her fingerprints, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday morning.

“Ohio State is grieving the death of Larissa Brady, a family member of one of our graduates,” OSU spokesman Ben Johnson said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this exceptionally difficult time.”