Morehouse College interim president William Taggart has died

Morehouse College interim president William Taggart has died, Atlanta area media report.

Taggart suffered from an apparent aneurysm, according to CBS 46.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Bill Taggart, a beloved colleague, father and friend,” according to a statement from the college’s board of trustees released to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“For the past two years, Bill devoted himself wholeheartedly to Morehouse College. We are eternally grateful for his loyal support, counsel and the leadership he provided to students, faculty and alumni. Throughout his tenure, Bill had a positive impact on Morehouse College and the greater Atlanta business community. He leaves behind a long legacy of compassion, integrity and devotion.”

Taggart, who had served as the college’s chief operating officer over fundraising since 2015, was named the interim president in April, according to the HBCU Digest. The former president and CEO of Atlanta Life Financial Company was a Howard University alumnus.

This story was originally published June 8, 2017 at 10:45 AM with the headline "Morehouse College interim president William Taggart has died."