26-Year-Old Fiancée of Buffalo Bills Linebacker Dies from Rare Ovarian Cancer 2 Months After Diagnosis
Buffalo Bills player Tony Steward revealed Tuesday that his fiancée has died after battling cancer at the age of 26.
In a heartfelt and emotional Instagram post, the linebacker paid tribute to his bride-to-be Brittany Burns, a former Clemson rower.
“Brittany Ann Steward! Wow BEAUTIFUL is the only way I know you,” he captioned a photo of Burns. “You have the biggest heart I have ever seen in my entire life and I promise you that it will live on in me, our family and every single soul you have touched.
According to Syracuse.com Burns was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer on Dec. 9.
Steward’s post added: "You are the strongest and most loving soul to step foot in this world. You have been my rock, my motivation, my heart, my soulmate, my everything since the day I laid eyes on you.”
The couple got engaged in December – which they documented on social media – shortly after Burns was diagnosed with cancer.
“Every single day of your life you have been a fighter and I know this because of the unbelievable family you brought me into,” Steward continued in his post. “We will all honor everything you stand for in life. I will continue to be the person that you always bring out in me. Believe me when I say that I deeply love you with every ounce of everything in me. Love always, Your Fiancé #fightinglikeagiril #fightlikebritt”
#Bills offer condolences following the death of Brittany Burns, who was engaged to linebacker Tony Steward. pic.twitter.com/EQHAZxQWvE
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A press release from the Buffalo Bills also offered the team’s condolences, remembering Burns as “an active member in the community through the Buffalo Bills Women’s Association.”