Stephanie Buttermore’s sudden death at age 36 on March 6 left the fitness community reeling as her death leaves questions.

Stephanie’s fiancée Jeff Nippard’s team announced the tragic news on their Instagram handle, however, the statement did not disclose the cause of her death but appealed to the online community to respect their privacy.

Stephanie Buttermore had a charismatic personality and had won hearts online.

The statement on Instagram reads: “An important update from the Jeff Nippard team: It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancée and partner of ten years, Stephanie.

Jeff Nippard remembered his fiancée with touching words, stating, “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.”

Requesting with the online community for privacy, the statement added, “We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this tragic loss. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.”

Who was Stephanie Buttermore?

Stephanie Buttermore was a dynamic personality; besides being a known influencer in the fitness community, she was also an accomplished cancer researcher.

She did her PhD in Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South Florida.

Her area of research was focused on ovarian cancer detection and early screening, where she succeeded in discovering a protein called RHAMM.

This protein could potentially be used as an early screening marker for the disease through urine test.

What made her a buzzing influencer was that she blended her passion for fitness with her scientific knowledge, thus starting to use her platform to inform millions of followers on the science behind exercise and diet.

What actually happened

However, as per her fiancée’s post, he didn’t disclose the medical condition that led to the sudden death of Stephanie Buttermore; instead, he appealed to the online community for privacy in moment of grief.

But, in her last Instagram post, Stephanie did mention her struggle with mental health and at that time she gave the reason why she had stepped away from social media.

In an Instagram post in May 2024, Stephanie while explaining her long break from social media, revealed that she had been struggling with severe anxiety that made her feel like she “couldn’t breathe or leave my house.”

The decision was instrumental in regaining mental health, describing how mental health became “the best it’s ever been” after stepping away from the pressures of constant social media posting.

Stephanie’s last known public moment came on Valentine’s Day this year, with her fiancé, who captioned the post, “Relationshipmaxxing with tea time to lower cortisol levels.”

She commented on the buzzing post, “Love you forever,” unaware of the fact that it would become her farewell message to her fiancée and online community.

Buttermore had garnered a significant social media following, boasting over 525,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.17 million YouTuber followers.

Holly Willoughby joined her friend Nicole Appleton for a lunch date with pals at 1 Hotel MayFair in London on Friday.

For the outing, This Morning host, 45, donned a chic navy trench coat and accessroirsed with a matching leather shoulder bag.

She completed her look with denim jeans and a white blouse as she paused for a stunning pose on her way to the luxurious hotel.

Meanwhile All Saints star Nicole, 51, showed off her slim frame in a pair of stylish jeans and a black shoulder-padded blazer with a white T-shirt underneath. 

It comes shortly after reported emerged that Holly is preparing to make her TV comeback with her own Youtube channel, following speculation about a solo project.

It has now been reported that the 44-year-old is following other stars who have their own channels, including Ant and Dec, chef Gordon Ramsay and rapper KSI.

Ms Willoughby has largely been off our screens since she left This Morning in October 2023, after she was told a former security guard had planned to kidnap, rape and murder her.

Since leaving This Morning, she briefly hosted ITV’s You Bet! and Netflix’s reality show Celebrity Bear Hunt. 

Kanye “Ye” West had a turbulent day on the witness stand on Friday, repeatedly appearing to struggle to stay awake as he testified in the trial over the disastrous renovation of his former Malibu mansion.

According to Rolling Stone, who was present in the Los Angeles courtroom, the rapper “repeatedly yawned, closed his eyes for long stretches and at times seemed to catch his head falling forward” during his appearance in the second week of the trial. 

The moment reached a peak when the lawyer representing the plaintiff reportedly turned away from the stand and mouthed “Is he asleep?”

The presiding judge also appeared to be in shock, asking them to ask the attorney to “make things a little snappier” with their questioning.

When asked about the work carried out on the property, Ye’s repeated answer was a simple “I don’t recall.”

The trial centres on a lawsuit brought by contractor Tony Saxon, who is suing Ye for unpaid wages, unsafe working conditions, and wrongful termination. 

Saxon claims he was forced to live on the property, a striking four-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot estate in Malibu designed by celebrated Japanese architect Tadao Ando, as Ye attempted to transform it according to a series of unusual demands. 

Those plans included making the property entirely self-sufficient and “off the grid,” and at one point replacing a staircase with a slide. 

Saxon alleges he suffered an injury during the failed construction, was subsequently fired after raising safety concerns, and says Ye is liable for his medical bills.

The results of the renovation speak for themselves. 

The Ando-designed property, which Ye purchased for $57 million in 2021, was stripped down to a bare “concrete shell”, left with no windows, doors, electricity, or plumbing. 

He sold it at a staggering loss in 2024, offloading the estate for $21 million. The Saxon case is one of several legal matters Ye is set to face in court in the coming months.