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Arkansas State community mourns loss of Blake Anderson’s wife

If you have a prayer today, think about sending it to Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Arkansas State head football coach Blake Anderson announced that his wife Wendy passed away just a few minutes before midnight last night. Wendy had been battling cancer for about two years, which recently spread to her brain.

Anderson released a statement on his Twitter account last night to his fans and supporters.

Earlier on Monday, Anderson announced that he was taking a leave of absence to spend time with his wife, Wendy, who has been battling cancer for the past two years.

stAte’s Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir released a statement earlier Monday on the leave of absence.