Beating cancer: Leah Still gets clean bill of health

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Defensive tackle Devon Still (R) and his daughter Leah Still are seen arriving at Desigual fashion show during Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)
PHILADELPHIA —

A famous football father has announced worldwide that his daughter is officially cancer-free.

Devon Still announced Monday via Twitter that his daughter Leah will be discharged today after completing treatment for cancer, Sports Illustrated reported.

 

 

Friday, he posted a photo of his daughter in her hospital room during her last treatment. 

Still thanked fans for the support they put behind the family during their cancer battle.

Leah was diagnosed with stage-four neuroblastoma in 2014. By July 2015, she was in remission, Sports Illustrated reported.

In December 2015, she was declared cancer-free, WCAU reported.

Leah will officially be discharged today from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Prior to her discharge, another big name in the sports world showed his support for Leah.

In an Instagram post, LeBron James said Leah inspires him and he promises to play Barbie house and have a tea party soon.

Still, who was a defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals has been signed by the Houston Texas under a reserve future contract. He was cut by the Bengals in September.