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Notre Dame Football Mourns as Former National Champion Dies at 62 After Battling Brain Cancer

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The celebrations following Notre Dame’s emphatic 49-10 win over Purdue barely had time to settle before heartbreaking news reached South Bend on Monday. Tim Scannell, part of the 1988 National Championship-winning staff, had passed away at 62 after battling brain cancer. For a program that had just celebrated a statement victory, the news brought a […]

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Notre Dame Football Mourns as Former National Champion Dies at 62 After Battling Brain Cancer

The celebrations following Notre Dame’s emphatic 49-10 win over Purdue barely had time to settle before heartbreaking news reached South Bend on Monday. Tim Scannell, part of the 1988 National Championship-winning staff, had passed away at 62 after battling brain cancer. For a program that had just celebrated a statement victory, the news brought a […]

·Lewes, United States
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Former Notre Dame All-American dies following battle with cancer

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Tim Scannell died Sept. 26 following a battle with brain cancer, according to his obituary. He was 62.

·Springfield, United States
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Mass Live broke the news in Springfield, United States on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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