Pat Woepse, Husband of Water Polo Star Maddie Musselman, Dies at 31

Woepse passed away from NUT carcinoma, a rare form of lung cancer, after fulfilling his dream of attending the Paris Olympics

Pat Woepse was diagnosed with NUT carcinoma in September 2023, a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer.
Despite his illness, Woepse achieved his goal of watching his wife, Maddie Musselman, compete in the Paris Olympics.
Woepse was a former water polo player who helped UCLA win national championships in 2014 and 2015.
Maddie Musselman shared a heartfelt tribute to her husband, describing him as her first love and a true blessing.
The couple bonded over their shared Catholic faith and love for travel, marrying shortly after Woepse's cancer diagnosis.