Stephanie Buttermore’s sudden death at the age of 36 on March 6 left the fitness community reeling as her death leaves questions.
Stephanie’s fiance Jeff Nippard’s team announced the tragic news on their Instagram handle, however the statement did not reveal the cause of her death but appealed to the online community to respect their privacy.
Stephanie Buttermore had a charismatic personality and had won hearts online.
The statement on Instagram read: “An important update from the Jeff Nippard team: It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancee and partner of ten years, Stephanie.
Jeff Nippard fondly remembered his fiancée, saying, “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.”
In a request to the online community for privacy, the statement added: “We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this tragic loss. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.”
Who was Stephanie Buttermore?
Stephanie Buttermore was a dynamic personality; in addition to being a well-known influencer in the fitness community, she was also an accomplished cancer researcher.
She took her Ph.D. in pathology and cell biology at the University of South Florida.
Her area of research was focused on ovarian cancer detection and early screening, where she succeeded in discovering a protein called RHAMM.
This protein can potentially be used as an early screening marker for the disease through urine tests.
What made her a buzzing influencer was that she mixed her passion for fitness with her scientific knowledge and thus began using her platform to inform millions of followers about the science behind exercise and diet.
What actually happened
However, according to her fiance’s post, he did not disclose the medical condition that led to Stephanie Buttermore’s sudden death; instead, he appealed to the online community for privacy in the moment of grief.
But in her last Instagram post, Stephanie mentioned her struggle with mental health, and at the time she gave the reason why she had stepped away from social media.
In a May 2024 Instagram post, explaining her long hiatus from social media, Stephanie revealed that she had been struggling with severe anxiety that left her feeling like she “couldn’t breathe or leave my house.”
Decision was instrumental in reclaiming mental health, describing how mental health became “the best it’s ever been” after stepping away from the pressures of constant social media posting.
Stephanie’s last known public moment came on Valentine’s Day this year with her fiance, who captioned the post: “Relationship maxxing with teatime to lower cortisol levels.”
She commented on the buzzing post, “Love you forever,” unaware that it would be her farewell message to her fiance and the online community.
Buttermore had gained a significant following on social media with over 525,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.17 million YouTuber followers.
