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University of Iowa Bandmember Who Collapsed Saturday Taken Off Life Support
Derek Phillips suffered a sudden cardiac arrest as temperatures reached 94 degrees, and the Hawkeye Marching Band skipped halftime because of the heat.
- On Monday, the family of Hawkeye Marching Band member Derek Phillips announced his removal from life support following a sudden cardiac arrest after he collapsed during Saturday's season-opening game in Iowa City.
- Temperatures reached 91 degrees with a heat index of 102 on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, prompting the Hawkeye Marching Band to cancel its halftime performance citing health and safety.
- Phillips, a third-year student from Dubuque, Iowa, was described by his family as a "phenomenal musician-- whether he was playing jazz, singing his heart out, or marching under the lights, music was the language of his soul."
- The University of Iowa is offering support to the band community, with counselors available at the School of Music and a 24-hour Crisis and Support Line at 844-461-5420 or 988.
- Despite the tragedy, the Hawkeye Marching Band plans to return to Kinnick Stadium for its next halftime performance, as the entire band family continues to think of Phillips and his loved ones.
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