The sad story of former Clemson associate athletic director of planned giving Bert Henderson continues, as the 60-year-old former administrator reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Henderson’s body was found Tuesday after he was reported missing late Monday evening.

According to FOX Carolina, Henderson is believed to have taken his life following the loss of his wife, who recently passed while battling cancer.

The coroner said Henderson’s body was found over a mile from his property in a wooded terrain area by a search team around noon on Tuesday. The coroner reported Wednesday that Henderson’s cause and manner of death had been ruled as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Henderson’s family has asked for privacy. A Clemson athletics official confirmed his wife recently died after a battle with cancer. According to her obituary, she passed away on Nov. 26 at age 59. The couple was reportedly married for 32 years and are survived by two daughters. The coroner said family believes the reason for his suicide was the loss of his wife.

Henderson started working for Clemson int in 1978 as an athletic trainer. He also earned a master’s of education in administration and supervision from Clemson.