by: Alex Byington 10 hours ago _AlexByington
Former NFL tight end and Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen announced his older brother, Chris, has passed away after a battle with glioblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor. Christian Olsen was 42.
“It is with great sadness that I share this update: despite fighting with every ounce of his being, my older brother Chris has lost his battle with Glioblastoma,” Greg Olsen wrotehis personal Instagram account Thursday morning. “This terrible disease took many things, but it could never take Chris’s spirit for life. These past few weeks, people came from all over the country to Little Rock to share Chris’ stories. We laughed. We cried. We remembered a larger than life personality who made everyone feel his love. More importantly, he was able to feel the love and impact he made on countless people over his 42 years.
“Our family is devastated. Everyone could take a lesson on how to live life from Chris,” Olsen’s post continues. “I ask that everyone says a prayer for his amazing wife Lindsay. She was his life. He was her ‘Lovie.’ On behalf of our entire family, we thank everyone for their continued prayers and love. We have felt it. Love you brother (heart emoji).”
