How many years after his dismissal did Paterno pass away?
1 year
2 months
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Answer
Two months after his dismissal, Paterno passed away from complications related to lung cancer. At the time of his death, he was 85 years old and had been the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team for 46 seasons.
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