Bills LB Tony Steward's fiancee loses battle with cancer

By Cameron DaSilva
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Tony Steward lost his fiancée, Brittany Burns, to ovarian cancer Tuesday at the age of 26.

Steward called her "my everything since the day I laid eyes on you" in a heartbreaking Instagram post.

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The Bills also saluted her in a statement on her passing.

Burns, who attended Clemson with Steward and was on the rowing team, was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer on Dec. 9. Just a few days later, she and Steward were engaged.

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Following her diagnosis, the two started a campaign to support others with ovarian cancer called "Fight Like a Girl." During her battle with cancer, she was treated at the University of Pennsylvania.

Steward was a sixth-round pick of the Bills in the 2015 draft. He played in seven games this season, recording two tackles, before being placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a back injury. Several players sent Steward their condolences on Twitter.