Hoffman was first diagnosed with brain cancer when he was five years old. The foundation announced his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday (January 15). “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Jack Hoffman, the courageous namesake of the Team Jack Foundation,” the post’s caption read. “Jack passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with brain cancer, a journey that inspired countless lives and left a legacy of hope, strength, and resilience.”.
The post continued: “Through his battle, Jack touched lives far and wide. From his unforgettable 69-yard touchdown run during the Nebraska Spring Game that captivated the hearts of millions to the countless families who found solace and support through the work of the Team Jack Foundation, his impact will echo for generations.
“Jack may no longer be with us in person, but his legacy lives on in the work of the Team Jack Foundation, in the lives of the children and families we’ve helped, and in the hope he gave to so many.”. His death came after medical tests in October confirmed that Hoffman had new and more aggressive tumors.
Hoffman went on to win ESPN’s 2013 ESPY Award for “Best Moment in Sports” a few months later. Eight years later Hoffman also lost his father, Andrew Hoffman to brain cancer in 2021. After graduating from high school, he was in the middle of pursuing a political science degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
