India, Dec. 16 -- Former University of South Carolina (USC) Gamecocks QB Steve Taneyhill died on Monday at the age of 52.

Taneyhill died while receiving hospice care, according to the Spartanburg County Coroner. The State reported that Taneyhill passed away after a protracted fight with cancer. According to the report, he had been ill for some time.

The University of South Carolina confirmed the news after the coroner's announcement in a press release on Monday morning.

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