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Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
TV anchor heartbroken as firefighter husband, 42, dies just years after devastating diagnosis
A Chicago television news anchor is mourning the loss of her firefighter husband after following a grueling and courageous battle with stage 4 brain cancer. Diane Pathieu, who broadcasts for ABC 7, revealed how her spouse Nicholas Adamski passed away last week at the age of 42. Adamski died after attempting to fight the cancer for four years having been diagnosed shortly before Christmas in 2020, after suffering a seizure that left him collapsed and unconscious. Adamski always faced long odds but managed to live years beyond his initial glioblastoma prognosis, refusing to surrender even as the disease ravaged his body. In a raw and emotional tribute posted on Instagram, Pathieu shared a black-and-white photo of her husband. 'My angel, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, has gained his wings. He was surrounded by love and peace. Firefighter. Husband. Advocate. Hero. 'Nick faced stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer with unmatched courage, grace, and an unshakable belief in PMA - Positive Mental Attitude. '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. Keep that PMA. Love hard. Help others. And never, ever give up, and as Nick would say, "peace and veggie grease."' The comment section beneath the post quickly flooded with condolences, words of support from friends, colleagues, and complete strangers, many of whom had never met Nick personally. Before illness struck, Adamski had been a Milwaukee firefighter. He was hailed a hero after he once rushed into a burning building to save an infant, an act of courage for which he received the Medal of Valor - the highest honor a firefighter can earn. His selflessness was legendary among his peers and remained unshaken even after his diagnosis. According to ABC 7, Adamski first realized something was wrong when he suffered a seizure in December 2020, collapsing without warning. 'The only thing I remember is my right leg going up and shaking everything,' Adamski recounted. 'After that, I couldn't tell you anything.' Doctors at Lutheran General Hospital delivered the devastating news that he had stage 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer. Even with aggressive treatment, the prognosis was grim with patients typically given about a year to live. But Adamski refused to let a number define his future. His battle cry became three simple letters: PMA - Positive Mental Attitude. A memorial service was held for Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski on Saturday afternoon Adamski stepped into the public eye and attempted to use his diagnosis as a platform to inspire others. He and his wife Pathieu became vocal advocates for brain cancer awareness. The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) paid tribute to Adamski in a statement that echoed the depth of feeling over the loss of Adamski's. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, beloved husband of ABC7 Chicago's Diane Pathieu,' the organization 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. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him - and in the countless lives he touched.' In his final days, Adamski entered hospice care, surrounded by love and by those he had spent his life protecting. Pathieu announced she would be stepping away from social media to spend his remaining time by his side. ABC 7 Chicago issued its own statement of condolence: 'Nick's life was defined by service, strength, and a deep compassion for others. As a member of the Milwaukee Fire Department, he earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire. Not only did Nick fight that vicious disease with bravery, but he also inspired others. 'He became a public voice for hope with his signature message of PMA: Positive Mental Attitude. As Diane says, Nick never judged and never complained. He simply loved.' Those who knew Adamski personally speak of a man who remained kind, selfless, and hopeful even as the disease eroded his physical strength. He never wavered in his resolve to 'love hard, help others, and never, ever give up' - a mantra that Pathieu vowed in her post to carry on.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheinelle Jones' 'Today 'Colleagues Show Their Support at Her Husband Uche Ojeh's Funeral
Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on Friday, May 23 That day, her Today show colleagues announced his death on behalf of Jones to viewers Jones' colleagues were spotted alongside her at Ojeh's funeral on Friday, May 30 in New York CitySheinelle Jones' Today show colleagues continue to stand by her side following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Ojeh (full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh) died of brain cancer on Friday, May 23. He was 45. His funeral was on Friday, May 30, in New York City. Jones' coworkers Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb attended the service in remembrance of Ojeh. Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post. A teary Melvin was photographed holding a tissue, while Bush Hager, 43, stood beside him, and Kotb, 60, Roker, 70, and his wife, Deborah Roberts, were behind them. Another image showed Guthrie, 53, teary-eyed, descending the church steps. Guthrie announced with "profound sadness" that Jones' husband of 18 years, died after a "courageous battle" with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on May 23. They share three kids: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Guthrie was joined by Today co-hosts Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Roker, Bush Hager and Melvin, 46, as she shared the news and they reflected on how "strong" Jones has been. "Sheinelle has been so strong through all of this, as was Uche," Guthrie said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie continued. 'We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you,' she said. 'You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." Several of Jones' colleagues reiterated Guthrie's sentiments. Daly, a father of four, reflected on the death of his 46-year-old father when he was 5 years old. 'You think so much about these young children, your heart goes out to them,' Daly said. 'So I pray for their family and the kids that they'll have that fortune as well.' Melvin provided insight into his friendship with Ojeh and explained how he was a devoted father. 'One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world and was just so proud,' Melvin said. 'He was that dad that was on the sidelines of all the soccer games. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media on Friday, May 23. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university, Jones said in an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition. After dating for eight years, he proposed on the campus of their alma mater in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple tied the knot in 2007. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheinelle Jones' 'Today 'Colleagues Show Their Support at Her Husband Uche Ojeh's Funeral
Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on Friday, May 23 That day, her Today show colleagues announced his death on behalf of Jones to viewers Jones' colleagues were spotted alongside her at Ojeh's funeral on Friday, May 30 in New York CitySheinelle Jones' Today show colleagues continue to stand by her side following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Ojeh (full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh) died of brain cancer on Friday, May 23. He was 45. His funeral was on Friday, May 30, in New York City. Jones' coworkers Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb attended the service in remembrance of Ojeh. Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post. A teary Melvin was photographed holding a tissue, while Bush Hager, 43, stood beside him, and Kotb, 60, Roker, 70, and his wife, Deborah Roberts, were behind them. Another image showed Guthrie, 53, teary-eyed, descending the church steps. Guthrie announced with "profound sadness" that Jones' husband of 18 years, died after a "courageous battle" with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on May 23. They share three kids: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Guthrie was joined by Today co-hosts Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Roker, Bush Hager and Melvin, 46, as she shared the news and they reflected on how "strong" Jones has been. "Sheinelle has been so strong through all of this, as was Uche," Guthrie said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie continued. 'We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you,' she said. 'You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." Several of Jones' colleagues reiterated Guthrie's sentiments. Daly, a father of four, reflected on the death of his 46-year-old father when he was 5 years old. 'You think so much about these young children, your heart goes out to them,' Daly said. 'So I pray for their family and the kids that they'll have that fortune as well.' Melvin provided insight into his friendship with Ojeh and explained how he was a devoted father. 'One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world and was just so proud,' Melvin said. 'He was that dad that was on the sidelines of all the soccer games. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media on Friday, May 23. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university, Jones said in an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition. After dating for eight years, he proposed on the campus of their alma mater in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple tied the knot in 2007. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Heartbreaking health update for little boy who stole Trump's heart and won over America
A young boy battling brain cancer who stole the hearts of the nation when President Trump made him an honorary Secret Service member has developed more tumors, his family have said. Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel, 13, was introduced to a global audience when Trump singled him out during his State of the Union address earlier this year and gave him the honor. The youngster has been battling cancer for six years after being diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of incurable brain and spine cancer. He was told at the time he only had five months to live. His father Theodis Daniel revealed the heartbreaking update to Fox7 earlier this month, saying: 'He does have three new tumors. 'It's rough, there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease. 'We're just going around showing people, hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' The youngster has been trying to get sworn in to as many law enforcement agencies as possible as he and his family try to raise awareness about his condition. His father spoke after Daniel became an honorary member of multiple law enforcement agencies in Williamson County, Texas. The sheriff's office in the county was his 1,351st swearing in, with his journey leading him to be sworn in across six other countries. Theodis added: 'Look at him, he's happy, vibrant. I never know what's going to come out of his mouth. It makes me nervous half the time, because he has jokes.' Introducing Daniel, Trump had said: 'Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. 'The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true.' Daniels was held up by his father for the touching moment as he received his badge from Director Sean Curran and Republicans in the House gallery chanted 'DJ'. The next day Daniel and his family joined Trump in the Oval Office, with the youngster sharing a hug with the president. 'That was a big evening last night,' Trump said to them as he shook Daniel's father's hand. Former DOGE chief Elon Musk had also promised the boy his own Cybertruck after he was honored. Speaking with CNN 's Kaitlan Collins outside of the White House after his appointment, Daniel revealed he had bumped into the Tesla CEO and X boss. He said: 'I said, "can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there".' Collins then asks him: 'Did Elon Musk say he'd send you a Tesla Cybertruck?', to which the youngster responded: 'Mmmmhmm'. Sharing the short exchange to her X, Musk later responded to the clip with a love heart emoji, suggesting the boy's wish for the vehicle could well be granted. Earlier this month the youngster was also sworn in as a honorary ICE and Border Patrol Agent by Deputy Director Madison Sheahan.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Jersey woman launches brain tumour support group
A Jersey woman with brain cancer has set up a support group for islanders with brain Reid was diagnosed at the end of 2024 and is now undergoing a 12-month course of Jersey Brain Tumour Support Group is a place for people to share their experiences and help them feel less alone, she said."From all the things I've done on social media so far there's so many people out there as well who are family friends, carers, or have lost loved ones to brain cancer. She added: "I think it's so important that we can all stick together and hopefully help give people some hope." She added it had been "a really nice place to be able to have people from Jersey who obviously have the same experiences of having to travel off-island to receive treatment"."I just thought it would be a really nice idea of a local group where we can connect and share stories and hopefully support each other."Ms Reid is also set to DJ at the Watersplash on Friday night as part of its Dance to Defeat Cancer event - raising money for Brain Tumour Charity Jersey and the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
