COLUMBUS, OHIO — The Ohio State University community was shaken by the death of William Meyers, a 19-year-old student from Fairfield, Connecticut, who was found dead inside Ohio Stadium in September 2025.
Meyers was a student at Ohio State and was identified by the university after authorities responded to a fatality at the stadium on September 26, 2025.
The university said at the time that there was no indication of foul play and that there was no continuing threat to the campus community. His death was later determined to be suicide by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.
Who Was William Meyers?
William Meyers was a 19-year-old Ohio State student from Fairfield, Connecticut.
He was a third-year accounting student and had attended Fairfield Ludlowe High School, graduating in 2023.
Beyond his studies, Meyers was involved in charitable work with his older brother. The brothers co-founded an organization that donated new and used sports equipment to local community centers.
His interests also included word games such as Scrabble and performing magic tricks.
What Happened to William Meyers?
Emergency personnel were called to Ohio Stadium on the morning of September 26, 2025, after a person was found dead inside the stadium.
Ohio State subsequently identified the student as William Meyers.
University officials said there was no suspected foul play and no ongoing threat to students, employees or the surrounding community.
The circumstances were subsequently examined by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.
William Meyers Death Cause
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office determined that Meyers died by suicide.
According to the autopsy information reported by PEOPLE, his death resulted from a fall from the stadium.
Because suicide is a sensitive subject, details beyond what authorities have officially established are not necessary to understand the circumstances of his death.
Remembered for Community Service
Meyers’ life included a strong connection to charitable work.
He and his older brother established an organization focused on providing sports equipment to community centers.
His interest in helping others was part of the picture of Meyers that emerged following his death, alongside his academic work at Ohio State.
Ohio State Community Responds
Following Meyers’ death, Ohio State expressed condolences to his family and friends.
The university also reminded students that counseling and support services were available to anyone affected by the loss.
The death occurred at a location normally associated with university athletics and major campus events, making the news particularly difficult for members of the Ohio State community.
William Meyers Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | William Meyers |
| Age | 19 |
| University | Ohio State University |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio |
| Hometown | Fairfield, Connecticut |
| High school | Fairfield Ludlowe High School |
| Graduation | 2023 |
| Field of study | Accounting |
| Date of death | September 26, 2025 |
| Location of death | Ohio Stadium |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Foul play | Not suspected |
| Ongoing threat | None reported |
| Community involvement | Co-founded charity providing sports equipment |
| Interests | Scrabble and magic tricks |
A Life Remembered
William Meyers’ death brought grief to his family, friends and the Ohio State community.
Although his life ended at 19, his academic ambitions, charitable work and relationships with those around him remain part of how he is remembered.
His involvement in a charitable organization with his brother also reflected an interest in giving back to others and supporting young people through access to sports equipment.
Latest Update
The death of William Meyers occurred in September 2025, not September 2026.
Authorities later confirmed the cause of death as suicide. Ohio State had previously stated that foul play was not suspected and that there was no ongoing threat to the university community.
Importantly, available reporting identifies Meyers as an Ohio State University student, not an Ohio University student.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly reported information concerning William Meyers’ death. The available records identify him as an Ohio State University student from Fairfield, Connecticut. His death occurred in September 2025, and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office later determined the manner of death to be suicide. Details should not be confused with unrelated reports involving Ohio University or other students with similar names.