LEXINGTON, KY. (THECOUNT) — Hayley Robic, the daughter of University Of Kentucky assistant coach John Robic, has died at age 27.
In 2019, John Robic took to social media in an attempt in locating a donor after his daughter was diagnosed with liver cancer last fall.
Early this year, Hayley Robic confirmed via Instagram that she was battling the illness and encouraged anyone who could possibly be a match to come forward.
“These past several months have been the hardest of my life,” she said via Instagram. “After having emergency surgery, I’ve been diagnosed with liver cancer. Because of that, I will be getting a liver transplant and am in need of a donor. If you are interested in being tested to see if you’re a potential match, I’d be so grateful,” Haley said at the time.
Memorial services are yet to be announced.
Memphis (asst.) Kentucky (asst.) John Robic is an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky. Prior to joining the Wildcats staff, he served as assistant coach at the University of Memphis and head coach at Youngstown State University.
Geo quick facts: Lexington is a city in Kentucky. It’s known for horse farms and thoroughbred racetracks like Keeneland. The Kentucky Horse Park features the International Museum of the Horse, the Hall of Champions and many equine breeds. Ashland, the estate of 1800s politician Henry Clay, includes a mansion and formal garden. Clay is buried at the Lexington Cemetery, which has an arboretum, lakes and a Romanesque gatehouse – wikipedia.
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