Delco Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Temple Library

A Delaware County man attending Temple University has died after he was found unresponsive in a university library earlier this week, according to university officials.

The school said Michael Paytas, 24, of Holmes, was pronounced dead at Hahnemann University Hospital after being found unresponsive in the Samuel L. Paley Library on Monday, Nov. 27.

Paytas, a fourth-year marketing major, transferred to Temple in 2014 from Delaware County Community College, according to the school.

The university said there is no foul play suspected but that the Philadelphia Medical Examiners officer is investigating the cause of death.

"We extend our thoughts and prayers to Michael’s family, friends, classmates and faculty," Temple University Presidents Richard M. Englert said in a statement. "We encourage any student needing support to visit Tuttleman Counseling Services at 1700 N. Broad St."

Earlier this year, the school mourned the deaths of Jenna Burleigh, Richard Dalcourt, and Cariann Denise Hithon.

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