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Former University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his diagnosis of stage-four pancreatic cancer in a post on X, expressing that he is "gonna die." Sasse, who took office in November 2023, had a presidency marked by commitments to practical majors and tenure defense, but he resigned in July 2024 following personal challenges, including his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. His tenure also included a controversial incident during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in April 2024.