Jack Hoffman the young boy with cancer who captured the hearts of every Nebraska fan died at the age of 19

Jack Hoffman, the young cancer patient who touched the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation when, at just 7 years old, he ran for a touchdown during the Cornhuskers’ 2013 spring game, has passed away at the age of 19.

At seven years old, Jack Hoffman received national attention after scoring a touchdown in @HuskerFootball's 2013 spring game while battling a brain tumor.

This morning, he passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 19. pic.twitter.com/Dv3KLaAi9L

— E60 (@E60) January 16, 2025

Kylie Dockter, executive director of the Team Jack Foundation, confirmed that Hoffman passed away from brain cancer early Wednesday at his home in Atkinson, Nebraska. In October, medical tests revealed the presence of new and more aggressive tumors.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Jack Hoffman. Jack passed away after a long battle with brain cancer, a journey that inspired countless lives and left a legacy of hope, strength, and resilience. Jack Hoffman, you will always be our hero. pic.twitter.com/YQ51HmSoOz

— Team Jack (@TeamJack) January 15, 2025

Hoffman initially was diagnosed in 2011, and his parents, Andy and Bri Hoffman, were the driving force behind the Team Jack Foundation, which supports pediatric brain cancer research.

Rex Burkhead who became really close with Jack posted this tweet:

Love you buddy. Tell Jesus we say hello. https://t.co/ipiVTZbZGe

— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34) January 15, 2025

Please keep the family of Jack and his friends in your prayers.