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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.