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Kyra Samson, daughter of ex-Marlins president, dies at age 28

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Kyra Samson, daughter of ex-Marlins president, dies at age 28
Summary

Kyra Samson, daughter of former Miami Marlins president David Samson, passed away on June 24 after a battle with glioblastoma. Diagnosed nine months prior, Kyra was 28 years old. Her father shared the news on social media, describing her courage during her illness and emphasizing the impact of the disease on their family. David Samson has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Kyra Fund, which aims to support research for glioblastoma treatments.

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  • •Kyra Samson died after a lengthy fight against brain cancer.
  • •David Samson announced her death on social media.
  • •Kyra was diagnosed with glioblastoma nine months before her passing.
  • •David Samson is promoting The Kyra Fund for glioblastoma research.
  • •The family includes two other children: Hannah and Caleb.
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  • 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Daughter of Former Miami Marlins President David Samson Dies at 28 From Brain Cancer
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Samson's daughter, Kyra, was diagnosed with glioblastoma nine months ago, he said in a post on X

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