Mark Vanderhoff's Final Trail | Louisville News

Veteran journalist Mark Vanderhoff, known for his fearless investigative reporting across Kentucky media, passed away at 50 after a courageous two-year battle with aggressive brain cancer. Diagnosed in 2024 with Grade Four Glioblastoma, he turned his struggle into inspiration—raising over $45K for his family, documenting his surgeries and recovery, and even hiking again as he fought to reclaim mobility. Though his final wish—to complete part of the Sheltowee Trace trail—wasn’t fully realized, he made it as far as he could before entering hospice care. His legacy endures through his journalism, his resilience, and his love of nature, urging others to embrace the outdoors and live boldly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26eba4174f55a33f