Tom Seipel, a Cleveland fan who was able to see his team play for the last time with the help of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, has died at the age of 39.
Seipel had been battling kidney cancer. His friend posted the news on Seipel’s Instagram account.
During the final week of the regular season, Seipel left the hospice to watch the Browns reach their first playoff spot since 2002 with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers visitors. Seipel saw the game in a FirstEnergy Stadium suite provided by Mayfield’s wife, Emily.
“You’re extremely inspiring,” Mayfield said in a video posted to Seipel at the time.
The Mayfields also met Seipel after the game.
On Saturday, Mayfield tweeted, “Rest in peace, Tom. Your pure heart will never be forgotten.”