Jeff Nippard’s fiancee Stephanie Buttermore has passed away at the age of 36 as the fitness influencer confirmed the heartbreaking news on Friday.
The 35-year-old YouTube personality – who became engaged to Buttermore in 2022 – issued a statement to his Instagram page to share the news of her passing, which occurred just weeks after her 36th birthday.
Nippard and his team wrote: ‘It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancee and partner of ten years, Stephanie.
‘As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.’
The message concluded with, ‘We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this tragic loss. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.’
Further details and a cause of death have yet to be revealed.
Jeff Nippard’s fiancee Stephanie Buttermore has passed away at the age of 36 as the fitness influencer confirmed the heartbreaking news on Friday
Nippard and his team wrote: ‘It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancee and partner of ten years, Stephanie’
Buttermore was born in 1990 and had celebrated her 36th birthday last month on February 25.
She had also been focused on her education and received a Bachelor’s degree in Micro/Molecular Biology at the University of Central Florida, per her official website.
The influencer then went on to study at the University of South Florida where she received two Master’s degrees in Women’s Health as well as Pathology & Cell Biology.
Buttermore continued her studies at the same university and received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Pathology & Cell Biology.
Her doctoral research had ‘focused primarily on early detection screening markers and the molecular mechanisms driving ovarian cancer (OC).’
Along with Nippard, Buttermore was also a fitness influencer and had 524,000 followers on her Instagram account.
She had also launched a YouTube channel of her own which gained nearly 1.2 million subscribers before her tragic passing.
In the description of her channel, Buttermore explained that she incorporated both ‘science and fitness into all facets of life.’
Buttermore was born in 1990 and had celebrated her 36th birthday last month on February 25
‘I currently do cancer research but LOVE to workout and eat good food!’ she had also written.
‘My channel brings informative content to the world of fitness, training, beauty, lifestyle, food challenges and nutrition all with a scientific twist!!’
Her last video had been uploaded two years earlier and was titled: ‘How I Feel About My New Body.’
Buttermore had also shared fitness posts to Instagram as well as updates on her life to her followers on the social media platform.
Nippard additionally made cameos in photo series that she had uploaded to her main page.
Back in March 2024, she took a break from social media and returned two months later to share what she learned after stepping away.
