Young Tranmere Rovers fan Nate Gidman has passed away after fighting through a brain tumor.
Nate Gidman was a Young Tranmere Rovers Fan. Sadly, the football fan from Lincoln has passed away on February 7, 2022.
RIP: Who Is Nate Gidman? His Wiki
Nate Gidman was born in the year 2016. He was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor at the age of four.
The young football fan needed radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and stem cell treatment. Meanwhile, he also suffered complications from surgery.
Nate was discharged from the hospital in late 2020. He had spent much of 2021 receiving various treatments, including chemotherapy.
? As voted for by the SWA, Nate Gidman is your @jtntools Man of the Match!
One of our own ?#TRFC #SWA pic.twitter.com/9Cdy0n1nIc
— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) December 19, 2021
In December 2021, Tranmere Rovers were led onto the field at Prenton Park by five-year-old Nate.
He was named as Rovers special guest and Mascot following their game on December 18, 2021. Also, was named December MOTM.
His situation came to light for Tranmere supporters after Phil (father) started sharing updates about their struggle on Twitter.
Nate Gidman Died At The Age Of 6 From Brain Tumor
Nate Gidman has died at the age of 6. His death cause is Medulloblastoma – a cancerous brain tumor found in children.
The sad news about his demise has been shared by Tranmere Rovers on their official Facebook and Twitter handles.
The football club wrote: “Everyone at Tranmere is devastated to hear of the passing of Nate Gidman, a brave little boy who was taken into the hearts of the SWA as he battled a brain tumor.”
“Rest easy, Nate. We won’t forget our little superhero.”
Everyone at Tranmere is devastated to hear of the passing of Nate Gidman, a brave little boy who was taken into the hearts of the SWA as he battled a brain tumour.
Rest easy, Nate. We won’t forget our little super hero.
— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) February 7, 2022
Upon hearing the sad news, many Tranmere Rovers supporters have also provided a tribute to his family members.
Who Are Nate Gidman Parents?
Nate Gidman’s parents are Phil Gidman (father) and Nicola Smith (mother). The family has been living in Lincoln, a city in England’s East Midlands.
Shortly after Nate’s fourth birthday, the parents had discovered that he was suffering from a brain tumor.
In early 2021, the parents were already informed by the doctors that Nate’s cancer had rapidly progressed in his brain and spine.
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— Phil #ForNate ??? (@Gidsentinel) November 25, 2021
Nate Gidman’s Father Twitter Bio
Nate Gidman’s father Phil had started sharing updates about their struggle on Twitter. He is active with the handle @Gidsentinel.
On his Twitter bio, he has mentioned ” Father of December MOTM winner Nate Gidman”
The bio also states that Phil is an aspiring technologist and a melon enthusiast.