institution in his decade as president. Personal life In 2001, Sample was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but said he would not let it affect his duties as president. Sample was a resident of San Marino, California. On March 29, 2016, Sample died at the age of 75. References External links Steven B. Sample University at Buffalo presidential biography University of Southern California, President website 1940 births 2016 deaths Leaders of the University at Buffalo Presidents of the University of Southern California University of Southern California faculty American electrical engineers Grainger College of Engineering alumni Members of the United States National Academy of Engineering Fellow Members of the IEEE People from San Marino, California Engineers from California 20th-century American Episcopalians