Jack Hoffman, a Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan known for scoring a touchdown for the team at seven years old, has tragically passed away at 19 years old.

Jack Hoffman, the Nebraska fan who scored a touchdown during the school's football 2013 spring game, died of brain cancer at age 19.

Jack Hoffman, the Nebraska superfan who went viral for a touchdown during a spring game, has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 19.

Jack Hoffman, a beloved Nebraska fan who famously ran for a touchdown in the program's 2013 spring game, has died following a lengthy cancer battle. Hoffman was 19. The Atkinson, Nebraska, native captured hearts across the nation when he suited up in a No.

Hoffman died after a decade-plus battle with brain cancer, and his Team Jack Foundation became a leading institute for childhood cancer research.

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood delivered remarks on the House floor on Thursday in Washington, D.C., honoring the life and memory of Jack Hoffman of Atkinson.

Who was Nebraska super fan Jack Hoffman? What you need to know about the Cornhuskers fan, of Team Jack Foundation:

Jack Hoffman, who ran to fame at age 7 by scoring a touchdown in the 2013 Nebraska spring football game and raised millions to fight childhood cancer, has died after a battle with brain cancer, according to Kylie Dockter, executive director of the foundation named for him.

Despite recurrences over the years, Jack Hoffman, who was 7 when the Cornhuskers helped him to a touchdown, went on to play in high school himself.

The nation was introduced to Jack at Nebraska's 2013 spring game, after the coaching staff invited him to run a play. He scooted 69 yards to the end zone.

Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.

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