Madison Holleran suicide: UPenn track star jumps to death from Philadelphia parking garage, family/friends mourn as final sunset Instagram photo goes viral

Several reports confirm that Madison Holleran, a promising 19-year-old track star from the University of Pennsylvania, jumped to her death from a Philadelphia parking garage on Friday (January 17). The college freshman's tragic passing comes as a shock to family and friends, who claim that Holleran did not show signs of sadness or depression leading up to her sudden suicide.

Just moments before her death at 7 p.m. on Friday, the popular Ivy League school student posted a stunning image of a sunset from Philly's Rittenhouse Square on Instagram:

It remains unknown why Holleran decided to end her life - she was a talented athlete who won numerous awards as a student at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, New Jersey (via NY Daily News).

"As our school community mourns the loss of Madison, we extend our love and prayers to the Holleran family as they grieve and we respect their privacy during this extremely difficult time," high school principal Joseph Occhino said in a statement.

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On January 18, President of UPenn Amy Guttman released this statement on Holleran's death:

"The entire Penn community is deeply saddened by the death of Madison Holleran. She was bright and well-liked with an incredible future ahead of her. There are simply no words that can properly convey the sense of heartache that we all feel at such a tragic loss."

The university's Director of Track and Field Steve Dolan also released this statement to NJ.com:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with [Holleran's] family and friends. This is a challenging time for everyone involved with the program, but we will support each other in the weeks to come and help her teammates and friends find their own ways to honor her memory."

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Holleran (who studied philosophy, politics and economics) was a well-liked student - several individuals continue filling her popular social media accounts (including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) with messages of shock, sorrow, and love.

Her funeral is scheduled for January 21st. 

Thoughts and condolences go out to Holleran's friends and family during this tragic time.  

If you or someone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).