Former Butler University President Bobby Fong, 64, Dies

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INDIANAPOLIS - Former Bulter University President Bobby Fong has died.

A spokesperson at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania has confirmed that Fong, 64, died this morning. More information about his death was not available.

Fong led Butler University for 10 years before moving on to Ursinus College in 2010.

Condolences and memories of Fong reached social media Monday morning.

Saddened to hear of our former president Bobby Fong's passing. We share our grief with the @UrsinusCollege community. He was a great man.
— Butler University (@butleru) September 8, 2014

This picture says it all. RT @spruzin: Here's the photo I'd like to remember today. Thanks for your work, Dr. Fong. pic.twitter.com/5s99v8zPYF
— Butler University (@butleru) September 8, 2014

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