Milwaukee Police Officer Chris Blaszak, diagnosed with Stage Four cancer, dies at 45

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Officer and Air Force veteran Chris Blaszak has lost his battle with cancer.

The Milwaukee Police Association posted the news on Facebook -- saying they're praying for Blaszak's famliy.

Blaszak was battling Stage Four jaw cancer -- having undergone surgeries and a transplant that didn't take.

He was a police officer and 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force.

Blaszak was 45 years old.

WATCH: Studio A's Brian Kramp sits down with Chris Blaszak: