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Columbus, Ohio - WSYX ABC 6 in Columbus Ohio is reporting that Stefanie Spielman, wife of former Bills Linebacker Chris Spielman, has died at the age of 42. The full story is below.
(WSYX6.com) Stefanie Spielman, 42, wife of Ohio State University football great Chris Spielman, has died. She is noted for her courageous struggle against breast cancer.
Stefanie is survived by her husband, Chris, and four children. A fund named for her -- The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research -- has raised more than $6.5 million for breast cancer research, according to the Spielman Fund Web site.
Stefanie established Stefanie's Champions to recognize one of the most critical factors in surviving cancer: loving, unwavering support, the site says.
In early 1998, at age 30, Stefanie detected a sign of breast cancer when she felt a lump while performing a breast self-exam. She consulted her doctor and was then diagnosed with breast cancer.
She went on to undergo a mastectomy and six months of chemotherapy.
During this time, both she and her husband were in the midst of rising careers and raising their young children. Stefanie worked as a noted sports reporter for a TV station in Detroit and was in line for a reporting job right on the sidelines of OSU football games.
Her husband, Chris, played for OSU football coach Earle Bruce in 1984, being named a two-time All-American with the Buckeyes and a three-time All-Big Ten selection. Chris holds the title of Ohio State's all-time leader in solo tackles and ranks among the university's all-time leading tacklers overall with 546.
An Ohio State legend, Chris had been named an All-American linebacker while playing for the Buckeyes and winner of the Lombardi Trophy. He'd gone on to play pro football for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns.
After Stefanie's diagnosis, Chris chose to step away from the 1998 NFL season with Buffalo to tend to his wife. The Spielman's chose to tackle her cancer head on and together. The couple joined with the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at Ohio State to launch The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
The Spielmans went on to garner many local and statewide accolades for their esteemed work in promoting breast cancer awareness. A notable Buckeye football-related venture to raise money for breast cancer research was the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer.
Shortly before being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, Chris reflected on his wife's steadfast determination to beat cancer.
"She's doing everything she can, handling challenges with courage and dignity and honor," Chris said.
"Stephanie and I have always said that in strange way cancer has been a blessing because it gave us the opportunity to walk the walk as far as our faith, and as far as helping others."
In turn, Stefanie spoke of his dedication to her, their marriage and their fight against cancer.
"Through it all, Chris has demonstrated his strength in love, devotion, determination and in faith," she said.
(WSYX6.com) Stefanie Spielman, 42, wife of Ohio State University football great Chris Spielman, has died. She is noted for her courageous struggle against breast cancer.
Stefanie is survived by her husband, Chris, and four children. A fund named for her -- The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research -- has raised more than $6.5 million for breast cancer research, according to the Spielman Fund Web site.
Stefanie established Stefanie's Champions to recognize one of the most critical factors in surviving cancer: loving, unwavering support, the site says.
In early 1998, at age 30, Stefanie detected a sign of breast cancer when she felt a lump while performing a breast self-exam. She consulted her doctor and was then diagnosed with breast cancer.
She went on to undergo a mastectomy and six months of chemotherapy.
During this time, both she and her husband were in the midst of rising careers and raising their young children. Stefanie worked as a noted sports reporter for a TV station in Detroit and was in line for a reporting job right on the sidelines of OSU football games.
Her husband, Chris, played for OSU football coach Earle Bruce in 1984, being named a two-time All-American with the Buckeyes and a three-time All-Big Ten selection. Chris holds the title of Ohio State's all-time leader in solo tackles and ranks among the university's all-time leading tacklers overall with 546.
An Ohio State legend, Chris had been named an All-American linebacker while playing for the Buckeyes and winner of the Lombardi Trophy. He'd gone on to play pro football for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns.
After Stefanie's diagnosis, Chris chose to step away from the 1998 NFL season with Buffalo to tend to his wife. The Spielman's chose to tackle her cancer head on and together. The couple joined with the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at Ohio State to launch The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
The Spielmans went on to garner many local and statewide accolades for their esteemed work in promoting breast cancer awareness. A notable Buckeye football-related venture to raise money for breast cancer research was the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer.
Shortly before being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, Chris reflected on his wife's steadfast determination to beat cancer.
"She's doing everything she can, handling challenges with courage and dignity and honor," Chris said.
"Stephanie and I have always said that in strange way cancer has been a blessing because it gave us the opportunity to walk the walk as far as our faith, and as far as helping others."
In turn, Stefanie spoke of his dedication to her, their marriage and their fight against cancer.
"Through it all, Chris has demonstrated his strength in love, devotion, determination and in faith," she said.
