Emmy-winning actress Karrueche Tran provided a health update on Colorado coach Deion Sanders while making revealing comments about dating older men during a TMZ Sports interview. As Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes take on Wyoming Saturday night, what did the socialite say about Coach Prime’s health and the rumors of them dating?
What Did Karrueche Tran Say About Deion Sanders’ Health?
Tran spoke with TMZ Sports at an airport this week, addressing questions about her relationship with Sanders after months of speculation. The actress confirmed Sanders is healthy following his bladder cancer battle that became public in July.
“Good, he’s healthy, he live, he’s cancer free,” Tran said when asked about Sanders’ condition.
Sanders underwent complete bladder removal surgery earlier this year after doctors discovered an aggressive tumor during a routine checkup. His medical team at UCHealth performed a robot-assisted laparoscopic cystectomy and neobladder reconstruction.
The 37-year-old actress was present during Sanders’ medical journey, appearing in a YouTube documentary titled “For Your Glory (Part 1)” that showed her visibly emotional while explaining his condition.
She described the procedure as necessary because the cancer “was close to his muscle” and removal would “fully remove the cancer to ensure that it doesn’t come back.”
When pressed about the nature of their relationship, Tran deflected with humor. When the interviewer suggested Sanders obviously cares for her a lot, she responded, “Does he? Call him and ask him.”
Does Karrueche Tran Prefer Dating Older Men?
When asked if she would date an older man, Tran was direct about her preferences. The actress, who previously dated Chris Brown and NFL receiver Victor Cruz, didn’t hesitate to answer.
“Absolutely. You know men mature later than women, so always the way to go,” Tran said.
Her comments come after Sanders, 57, publicly praised her on Instagram, calling her “beautiful and classy” in a recent post celebrating receiving an award for her beauty brand.
The 21-year age gap between Tran and Sanders has led to dating rumors since they were spotted holding hands at a Los Angeles restaurant in February. Tran described Sanders as “a great person, a great father,” while expressing positive sentiments about his current situation.
The timing of her support has been particularly meaningful as Sanders navigates both his health recovery and professional challenges, with Colorado currently sitting at 1-2 in his third season after losing key players like Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the NFL.
Their relationship remains undefined publicly, but Tran’s presence during Sanders’ cancer battle and her recent comments about older men suggest the speculation may have merit. Whether they’re dating or just close friends, her support came during one of the most difficult periods of Sanders’ life.
