Tanner Martin’s Newborn Daughter’s Outfit Honors Her Dad At His Funeral

Martin, who had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and went viral for sharing his health journey, died just a few weeks after his wife gave birth to their first child. July 6, 2025, 4:25 PM EDT / Source: TODAY Shay Wright honored husband Tanner Martin’s memory at his funeral in a multitude of ways, including dressing their newborn daughter in a sentimental outfit. Martin, a Utah native, had documented his health journey on social media after being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at the age of 25 in November 2020. He died on June 25, just a few weeks after Wright gave birth to their first child, daughter AmyLou. A public viewing for Martin was held on July 3 followed by a public funeral service July 5 with an online viewing option, Wright previously announced on the couple’s joint Instagram account. She also added a message encouraging those who attended the funeral “to wear something Star Wars in honor of Tanner — ties, pins, stickers, our custom Rebels Against Cancer shirts with other formal wear.” She said that Martin wanted his casket to be covered with “Star Wars” stickers, too, and asked guests to bring some of their
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