Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has terminal stage-four ...
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Ben Sasse:
- Ben Sasse revealed in late December 2025 that he had been diagnosed with terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer, indicating a poor prognosis and that he is expected to die from the illness [Washington Post 2025-12-23][People 2025-12-23]. This diagnosis followed his departure from the University of Florida presidency and his prior Senate tenure [CBS News 2025-12-22].
Notes:
- The reporting generally frames this as a personal health update from Sasse and notes his intention to fight the disease, along with statements about his faith and family support [Nebraska Public Media 2025-12-23][People 2025-12-23].
- Coverage includes comments from Nebraska officials and colleagues expressing prayers and support for Sasse and his family [Nebraska Public Media 2025-12-23][CBS News 2025-12-22].
If you’d like, I can pull additional details from specific outlets or summarize any updates beyond December 2025 as they become available. Additionally, I can provide a brief timeline of Sasse’s public roles (Senator, UF president) to contextualize this health news.