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- Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore dead at 36, fiancé confirms in heartbreaking post (foxnews.com)
Fitness Community Mourns Sudden Passing of Dr. Stephanie Buttermore at 36
The fitness world is reeling from the sudden loss of Dr. Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and ovarian cancer researcher, who passed away at the age of 36. Her fiancé, fellow fitness YouTuber Jeff Nippard, shared the heartbreaking news on Friday across his social media platforms.
In an “important announcement” posted with “profound sorrow” by Nippard’s team on Instagram and YouTube, Buttermore’s death was described as “sudden.” The message highlighted her significant impact, stating, “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.”
Details surrounding her death have not been released, and Nippard’s team has respectfully requested privacy during this difficult time.
Buttermore and Nippard shared a decade-long relationship, often appearing together in numerous YouTube videos. The couple became engaged in 2022, with Nippard frequently sharing glimpses of their life, including a recent Valentine’s Day post.
In a show of overwhelming support, fans and fellow influencers flooded the comment sections of Nippard’s Valentine’s Day post, as comments on the death announcement posts were disabled. Among the many heartfelt messages, influencer Buff Bunny wrote, “Heaven gained an amazing angel.
Someone who cared so deeply for others. Praying for you Jeff and her family.”
Another user expressed, “I am so so sorry. I have followed Stephanie for years, what a beautiful soul.
Praying for you and your loved ones.”
Dr. Buttermore was celebrated for her candid content on nutrition and fitness, openly discussing her personal struggles with eating disorders and mental health.
She gained particular recognition for her “All In” challenge, where she documented consuming up to 10,000 calories daily to promote healthy weight gain and body positivity among women. Her fiancé, Jeff Nippard, had recently posted a video addressing body dysmorphia, a topic often explored by Buttermore.
Buttermore had stepped away from social media and YouTube in March 2024, citing improved mental health as a result of her break from online platforms. Her passing leaves a void in both the scientific and fitness communities she so passionately served.