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Bills Owner Terry Pegula Reveals Cancer Diagnosis — “Every Buffalo Win Is My Strength”

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Buffalo, NY – September 29, 2025

Terrence Michael “Terry” Pegula, owner of the Buffalo Bills since 2014, has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer. At 74, Pegula vowed to confront the illness with the same determination that has defined his stewardship of the franchise and the city of Buffalo.

“I have recently been diagnosed with cancer and am undergoing treatment with the guidance of an outstanding medical team,” Pegula said in a statement. “Every Buffalo win is my strength, and I’m determined to keep cheering this team forward.”

Pegula’s tenure as Bills owner reshaped the franchise’s trajectory. Alongside his wife, Kim, he purchased the team in 2014 for $1.4 billion, ensuring the Bills would remain in Buffalo. Under his ownership, the team reemerged as an AFC powerhouse, advancing to multiple playoff appearances and capturing three AFC East titles behind star quarterback Josh Allen.

Off the field, Pegula has been instrumental in revitalizing Buffalo’s sports landscape. He invested heavily into Pegula Sports and Entertainment, supporting both the Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. Most notably, he secured a new $1.4 billion stadium project in Orchard Park, slated to open in 2026, symbolizing the long-term future of the franchise in Western New York.

Beyond sports, Pegula has contributed millions toward community development, higher education, and healthcare initiatives in Western New York and Pennsylvania. His philanthropic work includes major gifts to Penn State University and local organizations across Buffalo.

The announcement of his diagnosis has sparked an outpouring of support from Bills fans and the wider NFL community. Many have taken to social media to thank Pegula for safeguarding Buffalo football and to offer prayers as he faces this new personal battle.

Known for his devotion to Buffalo’s resilience, Pegula remains a symbol of determination and loyalty. His fight now mirrors the grit of the city he has long championed — a reminder that the Bills’ story has always been about more than just football.

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