BREAKING NEWS: Just 30 minutes ago, Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes’ family confirmed some heartbreaking news…

In a brief statement released via the couple’s joint Instagram account Sunday morning, the Mahomes family said the 30-year-old mother of two was diagnosed earlier this week after a routine check-up revealed an aggressive form of the disease. Doctors caught it early, but the family described the news as “devastating.”

“Brittany is strong, she’s a fighter, and we are rallying around her every step of the way,” the statement read. “We kindly ask for privacy as she begins treatment and our family focuses on healing together.”

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback, is expected to step away from team activities for the immediate future to support his wife. The couple, who share daughter Sterling and son Patrick “Bronc,” have been married since 2022 and are known for their close-knit family life.

Messages of support poured in almost instantly from NFL players, coaches, and fans across the league. The Chiefs organization said in a short release that “the entire team stands with the Mahomes family during this challenging time.”

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.