Dr. Kelly Powers, a podiatric surgeon and media‑medical contributor known for her work on networks including Fox News and Fox Business Network, passed away at age 45 after a prolonged battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Born on May 13, 1979 in Yonkers, New York, she earned her undergraduate degree from Baruch College, attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, obtained a Master of Science at the University of San Francisco, and completed residencies at institutions including Georgetown University and Boston University School of Medicine.

Throughout her career, Powers earned respect for her dual roles: as a practicing clinician and as a public‑facing health expert. She appeared frequently on television segments discussing medical and public health issues, drawing on her personal experience in battling serious health conditions. Notably, she first disclosed her diagnosis of glioblastoma in 2020, after a public medical episode. She underwent three brain surgeries, as well as multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy, and during that time welcomed a son, Bennett, via surrogacy with her husband Steven Doll.

Powers’s passing marks a deeply felt loss in both the medical and media communities. Tributes emphasize her empathy, courage, and commitment to helping others—even while fighting for her own life. Her obituary described her as “a brave and beautiful soul,” dedicated to people and life in all its dimensions. In the years ahead, her legacy may serve as a reminder of the challenges of glioblastoma—one of the deadliest brain cancers—and of the importance of resilience in the face of serious illness.