Summary
Former Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska announced he has stage-four pancreatic cancer. He shared this diagnosis in a social media post, calling it a "death sentence" but also expressing a fighting spirit. Sasse previously served in the Senate from 2015 to 2023 and was one of the Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump in 2021.
Key Facts
- Ben Sasse is a former U.S. Senator from Nebraska, serving from 2015 to 2023.
- He announced he has stage-four pancreatic cancer, which has spread to other parts of the body.
- Sasse described the diagnosis as a "death sentence" in a social media post.
- He has three children and is married, mentioning his family's involvement in his life decisions.
- Sasse was one of seven Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- After his Senate term, Sasse became the president of the University of Florida but left the position in July 2024 for personal reasons related to his wife's health.
- A financial review found that Sasse had improperly used university funds, which he denies.
