A 22-year-old Pittsford native who was a volleyball student-athlete both at McQuaid Jesuit High School and Loyola University Chicago has died.
Dane Leclair was also the son of former WHEC-TV anchor Rebecca Leclair.
Dane Leclair died early Sunday morning in Lincoln, Nebraska. Police there say that it appears Leclair fell from the fourth story of a parking garage. Authorities believe the fall was accidental and the investigation is ongoing.
Loyola University released a statement saying that Leclair had been pursuing his master's degree in business administration at the University of Nebraska.
"We are devastated to learn of the passing of Dane," Loyola Director of Athletics Steve Watson said. "He was one of the most beloved student-athletes during his time on campus and had a personality that lit up a room. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends, former teammates and coaches and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers."
McQuaid Jesuit released this statement:
“The McQuaid Jesuit community is saddened to learn about the sudden death of 2015 alumnus, Dane Leclair. A bright, talented young man, McQuaid was blessed with his presence as a student, as an athlete, and as a man for others during his middle school and high school days. Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire Leclair family and all those who knew him at this difficult time.”
According to WHEC-TV, this statement was released by Rebecca Leclair:
"Dane Leclair, passed away suddenly this weekend in Nebraska where he was a grad assistant coach for the University of Nebraska’s Women’s Volleyball team and an MBA student. He was 22 years old.
Dane was a funny, kind, studious, and athletic. In addition to being an Eagle Scout and a College Division I Volleyball player for 4 years, Dane was also part of the Team USA developmental volleyball squad for several years. Dane was an honors student at McQuaid and Loyola of Chicago.
Dane is survived by his parents Paul and Rebecca and his brother, Doug, and sisters Aline and Natalie. He was well-loved by his paternal and maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many awesome teammates."
