Kasey Redfern Dies After Cancer Battle

Former NFL player Kasey Redfern passes away at 35 after three-year brain cancer fight.

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Kasey Redfern Dies After Cancer Battle

Former NFL player Kasey Redfern passes away at 35 after three-year brain cancer fight.

In brief

Former NFL player Kasey Redfern passes away at 35 after three-year brain cancer fight. Former NFL player Kasey Redfern died at age 35 following a three-year battle with brain cancer. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.

Kasey Redfern's simple rule

Kasey Redfern lived by a simple rule: 'Just keep persevering.'

“Just keep persevering”

Three-year brain cancer battle

Redfern died on October 13, 2026, after a three-year battle with brain cancer.

Diagnosis in 2023

Diagnosis in 2023

He was diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma in his brain in 2023.

Wife's heartfelt tribute

His wife Lauryl described his calm during diagnosis: 'He shouldn’t have lived as long as he did but he fought an incredible fight.'

“He shouldn’t have lived as long as he did but he fought an incredible fight”

First signs of illness

Redfern felt weakness on his right side in 2023 and a CT scan confirmed a brain tumor.

Cancer treatment timeline

Redfern underwent treatment for more than three years before passing away in 2026.

Family's hospice decision

On his 35th birthday, his wife shared hospice care plans after difficult treatment discussions.

“Happy 35th birthday to my man, the love of my life, Kase Face!”

At a glance

Former NFL player Kasey Redfern died at age 35 following a three-year battle with brain cancer.

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