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10th Planet Black Belt Zack Edwards Tragically Passes Away Due To Brain Cancer

10th Planet Black Belt Zack Edwards Tragically Passes Away Due To Brain Cancer

On Monday, September 30, the BJJ community has lost Zack Edwards to brain cancer. He was a black belt competitor under JM Holland and Zach Maslany.

Prior to his diagnosis, Edwards has been experiencing a persistent headache and was admitted to hospital in April, where it was initially thought that he had a case of bacterial meningitis. However, he was readmitted at the beginning of May, when he underwent surgery for a pacemaker and then for his brain.
He was then released from the hospital to begin his recovery. Then, in July, he was promoted to black belt.

However, his fiancee – Emi Miller – then shared the heart-wrenching news that Zack has been diagnosed with brain cancer:

With an incredibly heavy heart I’m delivering this news. Zack has been diagnosed with brain cancer. His team of doctors are working to start treatment this week. Please donate to his go fund me, buy a hoodie or a t shirt, all links in my bio. He needs all the love and support he can get right now. Thank you to everyone whose been checking on him, his mom, and me. Zack is a fighter and we’re all standing with him. I’ll be in PA soon, please message me regarding any questions and give his family privacy at this time.

To the great sadness of everyone from BJJEE, Edwards passed away on September 30. Miller shared on social media:

Zack passed away peacefully last night surround by loved ones. We now know he was fighting very rare and aggressive brain cancer for at least the last 5 months. Its very obvious how loved Zack is, we will give funeral details as soon as possible.

 

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The BJJ community mourns the significant loss on social media:

 

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The BJJEE team extends its deepest condolences to Zack’s loved ones and everyone who knew him.