NEW : Friends , gathered in a candlelight setting . Paterno 's son to fans : ` ` He felt your pain in his fight '' The iconic player died suddenly at age 85 . Paterno was fired over the handling of sex abuse claims against a former player .
NEW : Student , alumni hold a candlelight vigil . Paterno 's son to fans : `` He felt your support in his fight '' The iconic coach died Sunday at age 85 . Paterno was fired over the handling of sex abuse claims against a former assistant .