Heather Walker, the Boston Celtics’ vice president of public relations has died after a battle with brain cancer. She was 52 years old.
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In a statement Wednesday, the Celtics were full of praise for Walker and referred to her as “a boundlessly charismatic, giving, and selfless soul,” adding “every room she entered was brighter for her presence.”
Displaying exceptional courage, she made a point of raising awareness for glioblastoma through the Move4Heather movement, wanting to use her situation to help the lives of others, which was entirely consistent with her character. Through her illness, she was resolute and extraordinary in boosting the spirits of those around her, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and essential awareness in hopes of easing the suffering and saving the lives of others.
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We will miss her for her energy, the joy and laughter that followed her everywhere she went, and we are grateful for everything she provided her Celtics family and the countless people that she positively impacted along the way. Our hearts and sympathy are with Heather’s loving family and friends, whom she cherished. She will remain part of our fabric for as long as the Celtics go on.
Walker had previously been diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma.
Walker collaborated with The Jimmy Fund to launch her Move 4 Heather Challenge after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, in 2021.
It asked individuals to accomplish something on their “bucket list” or something that affected them, photograph or videotape it, publish it on social media, and donate to the Heather Walker Fund.
The contributions have aided the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fund has raised more than $640,000 since its inception.
Walker’s spouse, Stephen, and their two daughters survive her.
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