Two Northwestern State University students, including one from Pineville, have died in separate incidents, according to the Natchitoches Parish Coroner's Office.

Foul play isn't suspected in either incident, both of which happened Thursday.

The coroner's office was notified about the first incident around 10 a.m. Samuel Taylor, a 46-year-old student from Natchitoches, collapsed while in class, reads a release.

He was taken to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

"At this time, no suspicious circumstances exist, and his death appears due to natural causes," it reads.

The second notification came around 11:20 a.m. about a 23-year-old student who had been found dead in his apartment.

He was identified as Michael Robichaux from Pineville, reads the release. The death is being investigated by the coroner's office and the NSU Police Department.

"No foul play is suspected; however, an autopsy will be conducted to determine exact cause of death," it reads.

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