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Fmr. Panthers Tight End Mourns Death of Brother After Cancer Battle

  • On February 5, NFL announcer Greg Olsen announced via Instagram that his older brother, Chris Olsen, died at 42 after an almost 11-month battle with cancer.
  • He was first diagnosed on March 25, 2025, with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain/spinal-cord cancer.
  • Friends and loved ones gathered in his final weeks in Little Rock to share stories and celebrate his larger-than-life personality.
  • The Olsen family thanked supporters for their continued prayers and love, asking for prayers for Lindsay, Chris Olsen's wife, who survives him.
  • Greg Olsen, a former NFL tight end and Fox Sports analyst, received condolences from the football community, and whether he will attend the Hall of Fame ceremony remains to be seen.
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WCNC broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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