How Did Craig Roh Die? Former Michigan Wolverines Player Dies Aged 33 after Privately Battling Colon Cancer for 18 Months [Video]

Former Michigan Wolverines defensive standout Craig Roh died on Monday following a private battle with colon cancer, his wife revealed. He was only 33 years old. His wife, Chelsea, shared the news on Craig’s X account, revealing that he had been grappling with Stage IV colon cancer for the past one and a half years.

The family set up a GoFundMe campaign to support Chelsea and their 2-year-old son Max along with helping cover medical expenses. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fundraiser had amassed over $80,000. According to GoFundMe, Roh had been battling his advanced colon cancer diagnosis for the past year and a half, undergoing chemotherapy and clinical treatments.

Secret Battle With Cancer

“I wanted to let all of his followers know that after an 18-month battle with Stage IV colon cancer, God brought Craig home on Monday, February 26th,” his widow Chelsea wrote on his X account Wednesday.

“Craig was not very …