", The statement continued: "Katie was a bright shining light for so many on the field and in our community.". "Meyer, 22, was pronounced deceased on March 1, 2022. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. [There was] nothing, zero. "We would also like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Katie's friends, hallmates, classmates, teammates, faculty, and coaches.". When star Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer was found dead in her dorm room Tuesday of last week, there were immediately unverifiable reports flying around Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. The family of Katie Meyer, a star soccer goalie for Stanford University who died by suicide in March, has sued the university for wrongful death. She was the usual jovial Katie, added Katies father, Steve Meyer. Doing some quick math, the national suicide rate is 13.9 per 100,000 people. The coroner's office in Santa Clara County, California, has determined that Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer died by suicide. THE tragic sudden death of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer, 22, was "self-inflicted" and cops have launched a full investigation, The Sun can confirm. 2023 Cable News Network. ", She had previously posted on February 1 that she was undergoing surgery on her right knee, sharing videos of her scrolling throughTikTokbeforehand and later joking she "was the most fun patient coming off of anesthesia ever.". 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello, FSU AD: Lagging ACC revenue 'has to change', Huskers volleyball set for outdoors to spike crowd, Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field, College baseball 2023 Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list -- favorites, sleeper picks, Women's college hockey: Top players, key storylines, Frozen Four picks, Men's college hockey: Top teams, best players, Frozen Four picks, U-M's Hutchins, NCAA softball wins leader, retires. A Burbank,Californianative, she was a senior at the university - majoring in international relations and minoring in history. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death was suicide. Editor's Note: If you or a loved one have contemplated suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741. The above image shows the game where she won Stanford the 2019 national championship with two spectacular saves on penalty kicks; she almost certainly had a pro soccer career ahead of her, and possibly even Olympics appearances. The school did not comment on Meyer's manner or cause of death at the time. Last February, Stanford said medical student Rose Wong was found dead by suicide in an on-campus residence, the Chron points out. Credit: Courtesy of Katie Meyer/Instagram, "Tonight, we take a moment to honor the life of Katie Meyer, the KC Current teams official Twitter wrote at the time. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday and reviewed by CNN, alleges that the university administrators actions caused her to suffer an acute stress reaction that impulsively led to her suicide. The Cardinals goalie helped the team clinch their third championship in 2019 after her memorable saves during a shootout against the competition. "It's trying to put at the front end a safety valve by working with things that normally are protected by either HIPAA or FERPA. All Rights Reserved. What I did was connect them with groups that I think can really look at this and to help socialize it. And why it happened, you know? "Katie was an outstanding student-athlete and a beloved, passionate leader here at Stanford," Muir wrote in a separate statement on Wednesday. We would also like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Katies friends, hallmates, classmates, teammates, faculty and coaches., The statement continued: Katie was extraordinarily committed to everything and everyone in her world. "Apparently, I was pissed that my anesthesiologist left because I wanted to tell him he was the man #funtimes," she captioned the video. Meyers parents went on the Today show Friday and revealed that their daughter was facing some sort of disciplinary action from the university. Stanford University star soccer player Katie Meyer died by suicide, her mother told NBCs Today show during an emotional interview Friday. At around 10.45 am, the fire department pronounced the woman dead. . While we have not yet seen the formal complaint brought by the Meyer family, we are aware of some of the allegations made in the filing, which are false and misleading," Mostofi added. We love you, Katie, a post on the teams official Instagram page read on Wednesday. You know, just her scent, she said, hand over her heart, sobbing. A Stanford spokesperson, Dee Mostofi, disputed the claims of the lawsuit. The next day, Meyer was found dead in her dorm room, where she lived as a resident adviser. The Meyers told NBC they spoke to their daughter just hours before she died. What can we do? The lawsuit states that on the night of her death, Stanford "negligently and recklessly" sent her the formal disciplinary notice that "contained threatening language regarding sanctions and potential 'removal from the university.'". "Katie touched so many lives.". We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. As for the other favorite memories, there are too many to list. 1, Gina Meyer said. It is a difficult position for all parties.". She had a lot going on. Meyer, 22, who was found dead in her dorm room Tuesday, was months away from graduation, but the looming possible ramification of discipline may have played a role in her death, her parents said. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. The campaign calls on readers to discuss their mental health issues with their family, friends and health professionals. How can I help you?'". After Stanford University's championship-winning soccer goalie Katie Meyer was found dead in her on-campus dorm room Tuesday, authorities announced that the student died by suicide. Get all the latest & greatest posts delivered straight to your inbox, After Star Soccer Players Suicide, Stanford Acknowledges It Has a Suicide Problem, won Stanford the 2019 national championship, Stanford Women's Soccer Star Goalie Found Dead in Dorm Room, Had Been on 2019 National Championship Team [SFist], Day Around the Bay: Now Your (Federal) Taxes Arent Due Until October 16, New Owners of the Former Sir Francis Drake Sued Over $730,000 In Unpaid Wages, Pittsburg Construction Worker Found Guilty In 2021 Murder of His Supervisor in San Rafael. In honoring the familys privacy, we cannot yet share the students identity nor can we share the cause of death. The late college student launched her Be The Mentality video series earlier this month, inspired by her mantra. The couple spoke to Katie just hours before she killed herself. "Everyone has a different story, a different situation, but the more resources, the more safety nets, the more support that we offer these kids, hopefully we can start making some real changes.". On the night of Feb. 28, Katie FaceTimed her parents and two sisters from her dorm room at Stanford and she was in a good mood, according to her mom. "The County of Santa Clara Medical Examiner-Coroner is investigating Kathryn Meyer's death. Were so heartbroken., There are no words, sister Samantha Perez wrote via Instagram Story on Wednesday. It said Meyer contacted to the university immediately after receiving the email, informing them that she was shocked and distraught over the notice, but that Stanford employees failed to support Katie when she expressed feelings of despair. Hello, I am Gurmeet singh , Blogger from Jammu, India. I am writing today to forward tragic news: the passing of an undergraduate in an on-campus residence, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole wrote in a Tuesday statement. A senior studying international relations and history, Meyer made two key saves in a penalty shootout to help Stanford win the national championship in 2019. Katie Meyer's parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford, saying the 21-year-old goalie was distressed about facing discipline over an incident from August 2021. Meyer was a middle child with older sibling Samantha, and younger sibling Siena. Tonight, we take a moment to honor the life of Katie Meyer, the KC Current teams official Twitter wrote at the time. The Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? The 22 Her death has been ruled a suicide. "She was excited and she had a lot on her plate, and she had a lot going on, but she was happy. The parents of Katie Meyer, a star soccer goalie who died by suicide last spring, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford on Wednesday. They concluded: "The County of Santa Clara is not releasing additional information about the case at this time. We are not able to share information about confidential student disciplinary matters. This is why The-Sun.com launched the You're Not Alone campaign. "Upon arrival, deputies met with Stanford Department of Public Safety and the Palo Alto Fire Department, who were already on scene," they said. Were just, like, heartbroken. Stanford's parents, Gina and Stephen Meyer, confirmed during an appearance on the Today show on Friday that their daughter "died by suicide." "Please join us in offering our deepest condolences to her parents and sisters. Its been horrible, Gina said, calling the news the worst nightmare for any parent. Stanford University goalkeeper Katie Meyer's death was "self-inflicted," the County of Santa Clara announced Thursday. Katie touched so many lives. "There's not a one-size-fits-all kind of box," Gina said. "They may need extra support from someone, someone checking in on them, someone saying, 'Hey, can I help you with this? Thank you all so much for being here for Kat, our family and her friends," her sister wrote, adding a selfie of her with Meyer and their other sibling, Siena. ", Russell Davis, Public Information Officer, also told The Sun exclusively: "We're currently working with Stanford University and Stanford Department of Public Safety as we conduct a full and thorough investigation, and have already collected evidence from the scene.". The concurrent rise in gas prices and return to physical workplaces in downtown SF and elsewhere has spurned a sudden and unexpected boom in ridership for both BART and commuter ferries. Meyer, who was the team captain for Stanfords womens soccer team, played for the Cardinals since her freshman year, helping them earn coveted championships over the years. 0:05. She was a part of the prestigious 2022 Mayfield Fellows Program -- which is geared toward developing students to lead technology ventures -- and was awaiting acceptance into Stanford Law School. Stanford Soccer Team Captain's Cause of Death Was Self-Inflicted, Officials Say Sports Stanford soccer team captain's cause of death revealed Katie Meyer was 22 years old. There is anxiety and there is stress to be perfect, to be the best, to be No. She was 22. They added that the County of Santa Clara offers free and confidential counseling services from highly trained phone counselors 24 hours a day, every day, to anyone in crisis. Yes, Stanford University has a much higher suicide rate than the national average. "However, we strongly disagree with any assertion that the university is responsible for her death.