Jack Hoffman dies at 19: Nebraska fan captured hearts with TD in Huskers' spring game during cancer battle

Hoffman inspired people across the country with his touchdown in the 2013 Nebraska spring game

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Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska fan known for 'The Run' in 2013, dies at 19 after cancer battle

Jack Hoffman ran for a long touchdown at the Nebraska spring game in 2013 when he was just 7 years old in an iconic heartfelt moment.
Yahoo Sports - 17h
Young cancer patient who inspired millions with viral Nebraska football touchdown dies at 19

A young cancer patient who inspired millions of college football fans in 2013 with a 69-yard springtime sprint in Nebraska has died of the disease, officials said Wednesday.
NBC News - 4h
Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient and Nebraska football fan, dies

The nation was introduced to Jack at Nebraska's 2013 spring game, after the coaching staff invited him to run a play. He scooted 69 yards to the end zone.
CBS News - 6h
Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19

Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a ...
ESPN - 13h
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms

Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.
BBC News - 5d
Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games

MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen this week informing them of the decision.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Chad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex

‘Destabilisation attempt’ in N’Djamena blamed on ‘disorganised’ group of assailants armed with knives. Eighteen assailants and one presidential guard died during a foiled attack on the presidential ...
The Guardian - Jan. 9
Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle

Amit Yoran, who ushered cybersecurity company Tenable into the public market as chief executive, died on Friday.
NBC News - Jan. 5
Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle

Yoran led the cybersecurity company in its IPO in 2018.
CNBC - Jan. 4