MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Former WVU Student Ryan Diviney, who was attacked and beaten in Morgantown in 2009, has died, according to a Facebook post.

Courtesy: “Ryan’s Rally: We Got This” Facebook page

A post on the Facebook page “Ryan’s Rally: We Got This” announced the sudden death late Sunday afternoon.

Diviney was going with friends to the Dairy Mart in Morgantown in November 2009 when the attack happened, leaving him with permanent brain damage. In 2010, Morgantown Police stated that the fight started over the World Series.

Two men, Austin Vantrease and Jonathan May, were convicted for their roles in the beating incident.

In light of Diviney’s death, West Virginia University released the following statement.

“Our sincere condolences are with the Diviney family with word of Ryan’s death. The Diviney family has been an inspiration in its devotion to and care for Ryan since the tragedy almost 10 years ago. All Mountaineers hold Ryan and his family in our hearts during this very difficult time.” West Virginia University statement on Ryan Diviney’s death

A funeral service will be held for Diviney on Saturday, September 7.