A TikTok influencer has revealed her passing due to cancer in a heartfelt pre-recorded message.
Bella Bradford, 24, crafted a final farewell for her audience on the social media site after months of documenting her experiences as a young woman diagnosed with a rare variant of the illness.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I’m recording this video,” she expressed. “As we all know, I have terminal cancer, and sadly, my journey has now reached its end, and I have passed away.”
The video served as her ultimate “Get Ready With Me” post, commonly utilized by influencers to present fashion and beauty insights.
Bella shared updates on fashion and beauty, along with information about her cancer treatment. Pic: @bellabradford0
Bella expressed her desire to do “one last ‘Get Ready With Me’ because I adore creating these, and I have a passion for fashion”.
She remarked: “Thank you for being with me on this exciting journey. I hope you will revisit my videos and discover a bit of joy in your day.”
This video, shared earlier in the month, has garnered over 4.7 million views.
In a caption accompanying the video, Bella wrote: “I appreciate all the love and support during my final moments; I am truly thankful. Creating these videos gave me a sense of purpose in my last few months and allowed me to connect with a wonderful community of individuals.
“I wish you all a life filled with beauty, and please remember to make the most of every day. It’s a blessing to grow older.”
She concluded her message: “Thank you for letting me be myself on this platform; I felt invigorated each day to engage with all of you over our mutual love for life and fashion.”
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Bella, hailing from Australia, frequently posted outfit inspirations along with updates on her health.
Earlier in the year, she recounted the moments leading up to her diagnosis in December 2021, noting that she initially felt discomfort in her mouth.
Initially, she suspected it was her wisdom teeth emerging. However, additional examinations led to the revelation of a rare pediatric jaw cancer.
She noted that doctors proceeded to surgically remove a tumor, followed by sessions of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
After presenting her outfit details in her final video, she wrapped up by saying: “Thank you all immensely for this remarkable and exhilarating journey. I wish you allwonderful, beautiful lives. My best wishes to each and every one of you.”
