Nebraska football fan Jack Hoffman, who is famous for ‘The Run’ in 2013, has sadly passed away at the age of 19 after a long battle with brain cancer. RIP. “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,” his foundation said in a statement.
After he began chemotherapy in 2012, Hoffman received the opportunity of a lifetime.The moment received the “Best Moment” honors from the 2013 ESPYs. Hoffman later met with President Obama.“Jack inspired millions and won the hearts of people around the world. The touchdown run in Memorial Stadium is one of the best moments in all of Husker football history and it helped launch an important mission to raise funds and find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. Suzanne and I mourn with the Hoffman’s, and we join Nebraskans in sending prayers to their family,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen.
After he began chemotherapy in 2012, Hoffman received the opportunity of a lifetime.The moment received the “Best Moment” honors from the 2013 ESPYs. Hoffman later met with President Obama.“Jack inspired millions and won the hearts of people around the world. The touchdown run in Memorial Stadium is one of the best moments in all of Husker football history and it helped launch an important mission to raise funds and find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. Suzanne and I mourn with the Hoffman’s, and we join Nebraskans in sending prayers to their family,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen.
