Local news says T Boone Pickens' grandson has died
He was taken to a Ft Worth hospital in a "private vehicle" from an apartment near the TCU campus to a hospital and later died. Police are investigating the death
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Thomas Boone Pickens IV, the grandson of the oil magnate T. Boone Pickens has died at an off-campus location according to university officials.
Pickens, who goes by Ty, was a junior in strategic communications, student newspaper TCU 360 reports.
The university has released a statement saying “We are deeply saddened by the loss of this member of our community and our hearts and thoughts are with Ty’s family at this time,” said Kathy Cavins-Tull, vice chancellor for student affairs. “Staff members are available if students need to speak with someone about this sad news.”
The cause of death is currently unknown. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner confirms they have not received the body yet, but believes the death occurs sometime late last night or early this morning.
