American fitness influencer, Stephanie Buttermore, has reportedly passed away at the age of 36. Her fiancé and fellow fitness YouTuber, Jeff Nippard, confirmed her death through a social media post on March 7, 2026. The specific cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, leaving fans guessing about the possibilities. The official statement described her passing as “sudden” and requested privacy for her family and loved ones. Stephanie’s untimely demise brought her cosmetic surgeries, comments on her weight, and body image into the spotlight, offering a glimpse at beauty standards for women.
Why did Stephanie Buttermore get a vein leg ablation surgery?
Stephanie Buttermore underwent a vein leg ablation procedure on both legs to treat blood reflux (blood backflow) in the greater saphenous veins. Taking to her YouTube channel in February 2020, the late influencer shared the update with her subscribers. The surgery was necessary due to several underlying factors. Stephanie’s veins were failing to push blood back up toward her heart effectively, leading to pooling and backflow. She attributed the condition to a past physical trauma, including a severe hematoma on her left shin from softball and a fractured right knee from skiing. At that time, she also gained a lot of weight and spoke about it in the same video.
