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FORMER MLB executive David Samson has announced the death of his daughter.
A heartbreaking post has revealed the 28-year-olds death from brain cancer.
Samson, 58, has announced that his daughter Kyra died on Tuesday.
The former Miami Marlins president has shared a touching post sharing his grief on social media.
Yesterday, my daughter, Kyra, passed away peacefully after a 9 month and 11 day fight against one of the cruelest diseases Ive ever seen up close, Samson said on X.
She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, specifically Glioblastoma.
I have felt all of your concern and love for these months and wasnt ready to be anymore specific than I was.
Kyra was a 28-year-old young woman who loved deeply and who is impossible to describe in 280 characters.
READ MORE ON THE MLB While her life got stolen from her, she handled these months with courage, poise, and resolve.
And all I want is for no family to feel what we feel today.
For no young person to suffer the way she did.
Samson served as the Marlins president from 2002 until 2017.
He was also previously the Montreal Expos executive vice president.
The former MLB executive is now best-known for hosting his Nothing Personal podcast.
Kyras death has come just seven months after Samson shaved his head in support for his daughter.
Fans have shared their support for the Samson family following this devastating update.
awful to hear.
thinking of you and your family during this time, may she rest in peace, one fan said.
Im so very sorry for your loss and this difficult time.
Prayers for you and your family, another commented.
Ex-executive Samson has asked fans to donate to The Kyra Fund in lieu of flowers.
This will be solely used to research treatments for Glioblastomas.
A $250,000 target has been set for The Kyra Funds efforts.
More than $189,000 has already been raised, at the time of writing.