Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore has passed away at 36. Her fiancé, Jeff Nippard, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, describing her as his partner of 10 years and honoring her warmth, compassion, and PhD research on ovarian cancer.
The statement also asked for privacy during this difficult time. Her passing comes just two weeks after her birthday.
In 2024, Stephanie stepped away from social media to focus on her mental health, saying it had improved greatly, though she missed her online community. She had built a large following, with over 500K on Instagram and 1M+ on YouTube.
A cancer research scientist passionate about fitness, she often combined science and fitness in her content. Stephanie and Jeff got engaged in 2022.
Fans flooded social media with tributes, remembering her positively and expressing shock at her sudden passing.