Brown Student’s Death - University Issues Statement and Friend Reacts

Brown Student’s Death - University Issues Statement and Friend Reacts

The death of Jeffrey Schlyer has shaken the Brown University community. He died this weekend after being reported missing by his roommate on Friday.

GoLocal first reported his death on Tuesday night. His body was found in East Providence on Saturday.

Brown University issued a statement on Tuesday night.

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"The death of Jeffrey Schlyer, who was a treasured member of the Brown community since his arrival in 2018, is heartbreaking. Staff from our Campus Life division and Chaplain's Office have been working to support his family and friends. After discussion with Jeff's family, we expect to be able to share a more comprehensive message with the full Brown community early tomorrow," said Brian E. Clark, Associate Vice President for News and Editorial Development at Brown University.

His classmate from Brown, Aleksa Tosic, who is now working in investment banking in NewYork, told GoLocal, "Jeff was one of the most genuine, generous, and kind-hearted people I have met in my life. He was someone who brought positive energy to every person that spent time with him. There is not a person in this world that he didn’t have a positive impact on. He was always ready to do anything for the people he cared about, and I’m proud to call him my friend."

The cause of his death has not been reported.