Tragic Loss: Holy Cross Volleyball Player Passes at 20 After Rare Illness

WHO:

NY Post - Amanda Mack, a college volleyball player, was 20 years old.

Daily Mail Sports - Amanda Mack was an All-American volleyball player.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Amanda Mack died on September 16, 2026, at 9:16 pm after being diagnosed with a "rare blood disorder."

US Magazine - Mack's family announced her passing on her Instagram account on September 17, 2026, stating, "It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter Amanda Elizabeth Mack."

NY Post - Amanda Mack passed away after being diagnosed with a rare disorder.

Daily Mail Sports - Mack died after a short battle with a rare illness.

WHERE:

NY Post - Mack was transferring to Holy Cross.

WHEN:

NY Post - Mack announced her transfer to Holy Cross in May.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The cause of death was a rare disorder.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - The family shared a heartbreaking tribute following her death.

(UPDATED September 18, 2026 21:03 UTC)

Amanda Mack has sadly passed away after being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. Her family shared the news on her Instagram account, expressing their deep sorrow with the message, "It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter Amanda Elizabeth Mack." Mack died on September 16, 2026, at 9:16 PM.

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(UPDATED September 18, 2026 13:05 UTC)

Amanda Mack, a talented All-American college volleyball player, tragically passed away after a short battle with a rare disorder. At just 20 years old, she was in the process of transferring to Holy Cross, a move she announced back in May. Following her death, her family shared a heartfelt tribute, mourning the loss of a promising young athlete.