Clemson Athletics Department Official Bert Henderson Dies at Age 60

Bert Henderson, Clemson's associate athletic director of planned giving, was found dead Monday after failing to show up for work and being reported missing.  

He was 60.

On Tuesday, Anderson County (South Carolina) coroner Greg Shore announced that Henderson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, per Stephanie Towers of WYFF4.com.

Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride told WSPA.com that an investigation was underway. Clemson University previously confirmed Henderson had gone missing, and a search party had been commissioned to find him.

"Bert Henderson did not come to work on Monday morning, and after trying unsuccessfully to reach him by phone, members of the IPTAY staff contacted a family friend. When they could not locate Bert, law enforcement officials were notified. At this time we have no further update, and will pass any new information along as it is received. We ask anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement agency," Clemson University said in a statement.

Lt. Sheila Cole said officers searched for Henderson with search and rescue teams, helicopters and K-9 units.

Henderson had worked at Clemson since 1978, beginning as an athletic trainer before moving into the administrative office. His work in the office of planned giving involved setting up meetings with donors and ensuring the financial stability of Clemson's athletic programs.

He is survived by two daughters, Amy Lee and Kimberly.