Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore, the fiancee of Jeff Nippard, has tragically passed away at the age of 36. Nippard, a well-known figure on YouTube, shared the devastating news on Friday.
Buttermore’s passing came shortly after she celebrated her 36th birthday. Nippard, who proposed to her in 2022, took to Instagram to express his sorrow and inform his followers of the loss.
In an emotional statement, Nippard and his team wrote, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeff’s beloved fiancee and partner of a decade, Stephanie.”
The tribute continued, highlighting Stephanie’s significance to Jeff and her impact on those around her: “Stephanie was everything to Jeff. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, her devotion to family, and her pioneering PhD research on ovarian cancer.”
Concluding the message, the team requested, “We ask for privacy as we cope with this heartbreaking loss. Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.”
As of now, further information regarding the cause of her death has not been disclosed.
Jeff Nippard’s fiancee Stephanie Buttermore has passed away at the age of 36 as the fitness influencer confirmed the heartbreaking news on Friday
Nippard and his team wrote: ‘It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancee and partner of ten years, Stephanie’
Buttermore was born in 1990 and had celebrated her 36th birthday last month on February 25.
She had also been focused on her education and received a Bachelor’s degree in Micro/Molecular Biology at the University of Central Florida, per her official website.
The influencer then went on to study at the University of South Florida where she received two Master’s degrees in Women’s Health as well as Pathology & Cell Biology.
Buttermore continued her studies at the same university and received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Pathology & Cell Biology.
Her doctoral research had ‘focused primarily on early detection screening markers and the molecular mechanisms driving ovarian cancer (OC).’
Along with Nippard, Buttermore was also a fitness influencer and had 524,000 followers on her Instagram account.
She had also launched a YouTube channel of her own which gained nearly 1.2 million subscribers before her tragic passing.
In the description of her channel, Buttermore explained that she incorporated both ‘science and fitness into all facets of life.’
Buttermore was born in 1990 and had celebrated her 36th birthday last month on February 25
Buttermore continued her studies at the same university and received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Pathology & Cell Biology
‘I currently do cancer research but LOVE to workout and eat good food!’ she had also written.
‘My channel brings informative content to the world of fitness, training, beauty, lifestyle, food challenges and nutrition all with a scientific twist!!’
Her last video had been uploaded two years earlier and was titled: ‘How I Feel About My New Body.’
Buttermore had also shared fitness posts to Instagram as well as updates on her life to her followers on the social media platform.
Nippard additionally made cameos in photo series that she had uploaded to her main page.
Back in March 2024, she took a break from social media and returned two months later to share what she learned after stepping away.
‘My mental health has been the best it’s ever been,’ she had penned at the time while adding that her anxiety is something that she ‘no longer struggles with.’
‘It was almost crippling a few years ago to the point I felt I couldn’t breathe or leave my house,’ she candidly recalled.
Buttermore had also shared fitness posts to Instagram as well as updates on her life to her followers on the social media platform
‘My mental health has been the best it’s ever been,’ she had penned at the time while adding that her anxiety is something that she ‘no longer struggles with’
Buttermore admitted that she did ‘miss my social media friends and community’ but is ‘way more present’ without social media.
‘Sometimes I still feel a void in my day-to-day life from being so removed from this app, but the positives from taking this break has been worth it. But believe me when I say I love and miss you, I truly mean it.’
The May 2024 post was also her last upload to Instagram.
In November 2022, Nippard announced that he had proposed to Buttermore and shared the news of their engagement.
He recalled at the time that six years earlier, he ‘slid into her DMs’ and they ‘immediately formed a friendship.’
‘We started Skyping for 3-4 hours every day for about a month (no joke) until I went to visit her in Florida from Canada. Our first date was a shoulder workout and I will never forget it…’
The pair dated while doing long distance as he lived in Canada and she resided in the United States.
‘We grew together as we learned from each other, travelled the world together, always supported each other, and used the power couple equation to build each other up in so many different ways,’ he also wrote.
In November 2022, Nippard announced that he had proposed to Buttermore and shared the news of their engagement
The pair dated while doing long distance as he lived in Canada and she resided in the United States
In one of the images, Buttermore flashed a cheerful smile as she showed off a diamond engagement ring for the camera.
Last month, Nippard had shared their final picture together on Instagram as he paid a special tribute for Valentine’s Day.
‘Relationshipmaxxing with tea time to lower cortisol levels ❤️,’ he had penned in the caption.
The pair held big smiles on their faces as Nippard draped one of his arms over Buttermore’s shoulders.
