Dr. Kelly Powers, Fox News Contributor and Surgeon, Dies at 45
Dr. Kelly Powers, a prominent surgeon and Fox News contributor known for her appearances on Red Eye and Fox Business, succumbed to a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer on Sunday. She was 45 years old.
In 2020, Powers received a diagnosis of glioblastoma, a devastating and frequently fatal form of brain cancer. Though she initially appeared to win her battle after surgery, the cancer returned in 2024.
Career and Education
Born May 13, 1979, in Yonkers, Dr. Powers was an accomplished doctor who held several spotlights on TV and in magazines. Her background included:
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Education: Baruch College and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Advanced Degrees: Master’s degree in science from the University of San Francisco.
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Residency: Programs at Georgetown University and Boston University.
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Media: Medical expert for Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, NBC, and CBS.
The Health Battle
Powers famously became a patient while hosting a live Fox News segment on heart health when she experienced shortness of breath and chest pains.
“It’s crazy. I went into heart failure while doing a report on Fox Business — live — on heart health and talking about the subtle signs that women often miss. You can’t make this up,” she told Preferred Health Magazine.
She later faced glioblastoma, undergoing three surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. During this time, she experienced the joy of giving birth to her son, Bennett. She humorously referred to herself as “the luckiest unlucky girl” and joked that treatment left her and baby Bennett sharing the same haircut.
Final Arrangements
Powers passed away in New Jersey and is survived by her husband, Steven Doll, and their son. Her obituary describes her as a “brave and beautiful soul who could make friends anywhere she went.”
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Visitation: Thursday at Holmdel Funeral Home.
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Funeral Service: Friday, 11 a.m. at Tower Hill Church in Red Bank, N.J.
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