Cassie Burpo is best known as the older sister of Colton Burpo, who gained fame as "The Boy Who Lived" after claiming to have visited heaven during a near-death experience. Born on August 16, 1996 in Nebraska, Cassie played a significant role in her family's journey to sharing Colton's extraordinary story with the world.
Cassie grew up in a loving household with her parents, Todd and Sonja Burpo, and her two younger brothers, Colton and Colby. In her youth, she shared a close bond with Colton, often looking out for him and playing together in their small Nebraska town.
It was in their childhood that Colton began experiencing stomach pains and a high fever, which eventually led to his fateful trip to the hospital. Initially, doctors misdiagnosed his condition as the stomach flu, not realizing that his appendix had actually burst. For five days, Colton suffered in pain before finally undergoing an emergency appendectomy.
Following Colton's miraculous recovery, he began sharing details of his supposed visit to heaven during his time in surgery. Inspired by her son's story, Sonja encouraged Todd to write a book about the experience, which ultimately became the best-selling novel "Heaven is for Real."
As a family member of a well-known author and speaker, Cassie became involved in promoting her father's book and sharing their family's message of hope and faith. She made appearances at various events and interviews, helping to spread the story of Colton's journey to a wider audience.
In 2014, "Heaven is for Real" was adapted into a film starring actors Greg Kinnear and Kelly Reilly, further cementing the Burpo family's impact on popular culture. The movie brought Colton's story to life on the big screen, captivating audiences around the world with its portrayal of his heavenly visions.
Outside of her family's public persona, Cassie leads a relatively private life, focusing on her own passions and pursuits. While her brother's experience may have put their family in the spotlight, Cassie remains grounded in her own identity and aspirations, carving out her own path separate from Colton's fame.
As Cassie continues to navigate her own path in life, she remains an integral part of her family's story, contributing her own strength and support to their shared journey of faith and inspiration.