Ben Sasse, Ex-Senator, 53, Reveals He’s ‘Gonna Die’ After Being Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in Heartfelt Holiday Message.

Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a prominent Republican from Nebraska, revealed in a deeply emotional letter this week that he has been diagnosed with terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

The 53-year-old politician shared his prognosis on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in a candid post that reflected both sorrow and resilience.

“Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die,” Sasse wrote.

His words, stark in their honesty, immediately drew widespread attention, as followers and constituents alike grappled with the devastating news.

He continued: “Advanced pancreatic is nasty stuff; it’s a death sentence. But I already had a death sentence before last week too — we all do.”

Sasse’s letter, sent during the holiday season, reflects a combination of personal reflection, familial gratitude, and spiritual contemplation.

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