UCF assistant coach Shawn Clark, who was the head coach at Appalachian State for five seasons, died Sunday at 50.

Clark had been hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency Sept. 9. UCF coach Scott Frost said last week that Clark was "doing OK, he's in stable condition," and others close to him said he was making progress in his recovery. But he died "unexpectedly" Sunday, UCF announced, with his wife Jonelle at his side.

"Shawn was so much more than a coach. He was a remarkable man, husband, and father who cared deeply about his players and staff," Frost said in a statement. "The reaction of our players and coaches to the news this morning is a testament to Shawn's character and the impact he had on every life that he touched. He was loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with h

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