Condolences are pouring in for former NFL tight end Greg Olsen, 40. The athlete-turned-television analyst shared a heartbreaking update on Thursday following his brother Chris Olsen’s battle with glioblastoma.
In a post shared to social media, the beloved athlete, who played 14 seasons in the NFL before becoming a lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports, wrote:
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“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. This terrible disease took many things, but it could never take Chris’s spirit for life.”
He continued: “Our family is devastated. Everyone could take a lesson on how to live life from Chris.”
Chris Olsen was 42 years old.
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Condolences Pour In for Greg Olsen and His Family
Friends, fans, and sports stars were quick to offer support and condolences for the former NFL star. San Francisco 49ers running back and 2026 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award winner Christian McCaffrey commented, “Praying for you brother 🙏🏼❤️.”
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Fellow Fox Sports NFL commentator Erin Andrews shared, “Love the Olsen family and Chris so much. Here for you always.”
Former Los Angeles Rams left tackle and member of Amazon’s Thursday Night Football crew Andrew Whitworth wrote, “Sorry for you and your family’s loss! 🙏🏼”
“Love you Greg,” offered San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.
A friend of the family added, “Prayers for the Olsens—love you all so much. Chris was always smiling, pure joy. He certainly will be remembered that way.”
Greg Olsen’s family has been deeply impacted by heart disease and cancer. The three-time Pro Bowler’s older brother Kevin Olsen passed away in 2018 at the age of 29 due to complications related to a heart condition. His brother Chris was born with congenital heart disease and underwent a heart transplant as a child.
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The impact on his family inspired Greg and his loved ones to launch the HEARTest Yard Foundation, which supports families of children with congenital heart disease and raises awareness about heart health.
Despite Chris Olsen’s childhood battle with heart disease, he died from glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and rapidly growing brain tumor.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the Celebs section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.