# Kasey Redfern Dies After Cancer Battle

> Former NFL player Kasey Redfern passes away at 35 after three-year brain cancer fight.
- Title: Kasey Redfern Dies After Cancer Battle · EssentiallySports
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Farheen Fathima
- Published: 2026-10-17T04:28:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kasey redfern, cancer, brain cancer, nfl, jaguars, san diego chargers, carolina panthers, cleveland browns, detroit lions, dallas cowboys, atlanta falcons, wofford college
## 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
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!
## Key takeaway

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