TV star said wife’s jumbled texts that made no sense were first sign of cancer
Detroit Lions broadcaster Dan Miller said his wife Cindy’s first apparent signs of brain cancer included severe headaches and jumbled text messages. She died on 10 October, aged 63, after a lengthy illness, and her story has drawn tributes from the team and its supporters.
Doctors found two brain tumours in October 2024, one considered particularly dangerous. After surgery to remove them, the cancer returned 15 months later; Cindy was diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease, an aggressive cancer affecting the membranes around the brain. She and Dan had been married for 33 years, with four children and two grandchildren, and he continued calling games at her request until her death, missing his first Lions game in 22 years.
In short
- Jumbled texts were an early sign of Cindy Miller’s brain cancer.
- She died aged 63 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
- Dan Miller missed his first Lions game in 22 years.
Explained simply
Dan Miller is a broadcaster who calls games for the Detroit Lions, an American football team. He and his wife Cindy had been married for 33 years and had four children.
Cindy’s illness began with symptoms including severe headaches and text messages that were difficult to understand. Doctors found two brain tumours in 2024, and she later developed leptomeningeal disease, a cancer affecting the membranes around the brain.
The story has drawn tributes from the Lions and their supporters. Dan continued working at Cindy’s request, reflecting how the illness affected both their family life and his long career covering the team.