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7-Year-Old Tyson Zimmer Loses His Battle with Cancer

By: 10/11 News
Updated: Mon 10:43 PM, May 28, 2012

10/11 has confirmed with Tyson's step-father Austin Chambers that the 7-year-old passed away Saturday. His passing comes just days after he got his last wish to meet country star Jason Aldean. The Make-a-Wish Foundation also sent the family on a trip to Disney World.

People in Lincoln, across the State and the country helped make his wish possible by raising money and giving support to the family.

Doctor's removed a golf ball sized tumor from the back of his head last year.


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