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New York Post
4 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
Chicago news anchor Diane Pathieu's hero firefighter husband Nicholas Adamski dies after battling cancer
A Chicago TV news anchor's hero firefighter husband has died after years of battling stage 4 brain cancer. ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu's husband, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, died 'peacefully' in hospice care on May 27, the outlet reported. He was 42 years old. Advertisement 4 Nick Adamski died after being diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in 2020. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Adamski, a member of the Milwaukee Fire Department, had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in December 2020 after suddenly collapsing just before Christmas. Pathieu shared a black-and-white photo of her husband announcing her death on Thursday in a touching post on Instagram. Advertisement 'My angel, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, has gained his wings. He was surrounded by love and peace. Firefighter. Husband. Advocate. Hero,' Pathieu wrote. 'Nick faced stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer with unmatched courage, grace, and an unshakable belief in PMA—Positive Mental Attitude.' The Chicago news anchor said her husband will be remembered as a man who 'served others, uplifted everyone he met, and never stopped smiling—even through the hardest days.' 4 Adamski was the husband of ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Advertisement 'Forever in our hearts. I love you for always sweetheart,' she wrote. 'Keep that PMA. Love hard. Help others. And never, ever give up, and as Nick would say 'peace and veggie grease.'' The post announcing her husband's death came days after Pathieu shared on X that she would be stepping away from work 'for a bit' to care for him. During his time as a Milwaukee firefighter, Adamski had earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire, according to ABC 7. Advertisement 4 The Chicago news anchor said her husband will be remembered as a man who 'served others, uplifted everyone he met, and never stopped smiling—even through the hardest days.' American Brain Tumor Association However, his life changed when he was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital in 2020 after collapsing. His devastating cancer diagnosis came despite having no prior symptoms, and he was given slightly over a year to live. 'The only thing I remember is my right leg going up and shaking everything,' Adamski told ABC 7 in 2022. 'After that, I couldn't tell you anything.' 4 During his time as a Milwaukee firefighter, Adamski had earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Adamski continued to defy the odds for years, becoming an advocate for hope through appearances on podcasts, television, and radio, where he spread his signature message of 'PMA: Positive Mental Attitude.' Following his death, the American Brain Tumor Association referenced Pathieu's Instagram tribute to him on their Facebook page. Advertisement 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, beloved husband of ABC7 Chicago's Diane Pathieu. A devoted firefighter, fierce advocate, and GBM warrior, Nick faced grade 4 glioblastoma with extraordinary courage, grace, and his signature PMA—Positive Mental Attitude,' the association wrote. 'Through every challenge, Nick never stopped smiling. He served others, inspired hope, and uplifted everyone around him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him—and in the countless lives he touched. 'To Diane and all who loved him, the ABTA community stands with you in love and remembrance. As Nick would say: 'Peace and veggie grease.' Adamski is survived by Pathieu, his devoted parents, stepfather, loving in-laws, brother, two sisters-in-law, two cherished nieces, and a nephew, according to his obituary in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chicago TV Anchor's Husband Dies at 42 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis: 'Forever in Our Hearts'
Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, the husband of ABC 7 Chicago Traffic Anchor Diane Pathieu, has died at age 42 Adamski had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer in December 2020, after a seizure led to him being rushed to the hospital 'He was a man who served others, uplifted everyone he met and never stopped smiling — even through the hardest days," Pathieu said of Adamski following his death Tuesday, May 27A Chicago TV news anchor's husband has died at just 42 years old after being diagnosed in recent years with brain cancer. Diane Pathieu, an ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor, said that her husband, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, died in hospice on Tuesday, May 27, per ABC 7. He had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in 2020. Pathieu shared a black-and-white photograph of Adamski on Instagram alongside a heartfelt message to announce his death. It came just days after a post revealing her plans to take time away from social media to focus on caring for him. 'My angel, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, has gained his wings. He was surrounded by love and peace,' Pathieu wrote in the caption of her announcement. 'Firefighter. Husband. Advocate. Hero." 'Nick faced stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer with unmatched courage, grace and an unshakable belief in PMA — Positive Mental Attitude,' she continued. 'He was a man who served others, uplifted everyone he met and never stopped smiling — even through the hardest days." 'Forever in our hearts. I love you for always, sweetheart,' Pathieu concluded. 'Keep that PMA. Love hard. Help others. And never, ever give up, and as Nick would say, 'Peace and veggie grease.' ' The comment section of the post was flooded with messages from people sharing their condolences. Before being diagnosed with brain cancer on Dec. 21, 2020, Adamski was a beloved member of the Milwaukee Fire Department and was awarded the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire, ABC 7 reported. Adamski previously recounted that he was diagnosed after a seizure caused him to collapse just before Christmas in 2020. He was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer despite having previously had no symptoms. "The only thing I remember is my right leg going up and shaking everything," Adamski said, per ABC 7. "After that, I couldn't tell you anything." He was given slightly over a year to live, even once he began treatment for the 'aggressive' disease that is the most common type of malignant brain tumor in adults. As he continued to defy the odds throughout the years, the former firefighter became an advocate for hope with his signature message of 'PMA: Positive Mental Attitude' amid his treatment for the disease, per the outlet. Pathieu joined her husband in being a speaker at the annual Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Minds Matter event in 2023, with the aim of fundraising for brain cancer. Photos from the event shared on Facebook and Instagram appeared to show them in good spirits. Following Adamski's death this week, the American Brain Tumor Association referenced Pathieu's Instagram tribute to him alongside a photo of the couple shared on their Facebook page. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, beloved husband of ABC7 Chicago's Diane Pathieu,' the group wrote. 'A devoted firefighter, fierce advocate, and GBM warrior, Nick faced grade 4 glioblastoma with extraordinary courage, grace, and his signature PMA—Positive Mental Attitude. 💙 'Through every challenge, Nick never stopped smiling. He served others, inspired hope, and uplifted everyone around him,' the ABTA added. 'His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him—and in the countless lives he touched. 'To Diane and all who loved him, the ABTA community stands with you in love and remembrance. As Nick would say: 'Peace and veggie grease,' ' they said, echoing Pathieu's post. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What Brain Cancer Taught Me About Myself and My Relationships
I'm not someone who panics easily, but that doesn't mean I don't listen to my body. I've always believed in trusting my gut, but I never expected that belief would land me in the ER, where a CT scan revealed a walnut-sized tumor in the right frontal lobe of my brain. That's exactly what happened 10 months ago. It was a warm June day in 2024 when things started to feel off. I experienced heart palpitations at work — something I chalked up to indigestion or maybe anxiety. At home, I checked my heart rate on a smartwatch. It was normal, maybe with an extra beat, but nothing alarming. The next evening, the left side of my jaw felt numb and my left arm ached. I was scared. Could this be a heart attack? I decided to go to urgent care — expecting a big bill for what might just be a panic attack. But, as always, I listened to my body. The tests ruled out a heart attack. Still, something wasn't right. Thankfully, the urgent care doctor recommended I go to the ER for stroke protocol, which included a CT scan. Taking that suggestion saved my life. The ER doctor found a 2 mm lesion on the right side of my brain. Within 24 hours, I had brain surgery. The neurosurgeon told me these tumors are usually discovered after a major seizure. Because I spoke up early, my tumor was found while it was still operable. I was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma. I wrote about this experience when it was fresh, almost a year ago, but 11 months later, I've learned a lot. First: Never ignore what your body is telling you. I was healthy, and because of that, I knew something was out of sync. We often talk ourselves out of seeking care. We tell ourselves we're too busy, or being dramatic. But being 'dramatic' about your health could save your life. The support I've received has been extraordinary. My two best friends drove hours to hug me before surgery. They rallied my Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters and friends, creating PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) swag — bracelets, T-shirts, cards, even a video to lift my spirits. My family didn't focus on worst-case scenarios. They focused on fighting. They helped get me to appointments and keep my head in the game. My daughters gave me the will to fight. I now believe that having support can truly impact how you face a diagnosis. The two-year survival rates of glioblastoma are sobering. I was scared and angry. But all the encouragement around me helped me focus on hope instead of doom-scrolling glioblastoma stories — trust me, it isn't pretty. I researched brain tumor organizations. I sought out encouragement in outliers — people living with this disease 5, 10, even 15 years later. They exist. They're out there, and they're thriving. I've also been focused on joy. I've reconnected with friends from all stages of life. I've continued working full-time from home. I've let go of relationships that brought stress instead of strength (my marriage). My scans have been stable — something I'm deeply grateful for. I lost my 98-year-old grandmother in November, but I got to visit her, tell her I loved her, and share the good news that my post-radiation scan was stable. One of the most profound changes has been in my faith. A nurse told me as I left the hospital, 'Kathy, God has a plan for you through all of this.' That stayed with me. I think about how I got to the ER in time, how I got through surgery, and how I've endured treatment. It hasn't been easy — some days it's brutally hard — but I choose to live one day at a time. I wake up and say: I'm alive. I feel strong. I am loved. Now I want to share that PMA with others. I want to be a strong advocate for glioblastoma patients — and for all brain tumor patients. There have been real breakthroughs, and we need to push for more. This Brain Tumor Awareness Month and beyond, I'm working to change glioblastoma from terminal to treatable, and from treatable to curable. The post What Brain Cancer Taught Me About Myself and My Relationships appeared first on Katie Couric Media.
