University of South Carolina student, 21, dies from sudden medical emergency

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 14:20 · Archive

Jordan Elisabeth Chymbor, 21, a University of South Carolina student, died on 17 October from a sudden medical emergency.

Jordan Elisabeth Chymbor, 21, a student at the University of South Carolina from Cheshire, Connecticut, died on 17 October from a sudden medical emergency. She was in her final semester, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and was on track to graduate in December.

Chymbor had a 4.0 GPA and was an aspiring physician assistant. According to her family, she hoped to use her medical knowledge to help people struggling with eating disorders after graduation. Her obituary described her as generous, humble and kind, with an exceptional capacity for empathy.

In a statement accompanying a fundraising page, her family wrote: 'Jordan experienced a sudden medical emergency that turned tragic resulting in Jordan's passing. We are still awaiting answers, and our family is heartbroken by this unexpected and devastating loss.' The family noted that the medical, travel and funeral expenses had prompted the fundraiser, which has raised more than $42,000.

How it is being reported

• College student, 21, dies unexpectedly from ‘sudden medical emergency’University of South Carolina student Jordan Elisabeth Chymbor, 21, died unexpectedly from a sudden medical emergency on Oct. 17.New York Post · 24 Oct, 14:11
• Heartbreak as promising college student, 21, with her whole life ahead of her suddenly dies from mysterious medical emergencyJordan Chymbor, 21, died unexpectedly after experiencing a 'sudden medical emergency that turned tragic.Daily Mail · 24 Oct, 07:00

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