Bella Bradford has sadly died at the age of 24... announcing her own death on social media.
In a poignant reminder to cherish every moment, Bradford - a vibrant influencer known for her inspirational presence on TikTok - left her followers with words that resonate deeply: "Remember that you live every day, and you only die once, so make every day count."
At just 24, Bella tragically passed away last month after a courageous battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer found in her jaw muscle.
Before her death on October 15, Bella had amassed a following of more than 16,000 on TikTok, where she shared videos about her life, fashion, and the stark realities of her condition.
Her final video, a "get ready with me" ("GRWM") session posted posthumously, has since exploded in popularity, touching over four million viewers.
Bella begins the video by saying: "Unfortunately, my life has by now come to an end and I have passed away."
In her last message, shared by a loved one in the post's description, Bella left a heartfelt thank you to her followers, expressing gratitude for the love and support that sustained her through the challenging times that came with her illness.
"Thank you for all your love and support throughout my final stages of life, I am so grateful," she told her fans. "Filming these videos truly brought me a sense of purpose in my final few months and also connected me with a very kind community of people.
"I wish you all a beautiful life and please remember to live each day with as much significance as the next."
The video captures Bella in a simple yet elegant ensemble, styling a khaki dress with a white cardigan, black netted ballet shoes, and tasteful accessories, embodying the grace with which she faced her final months.
Diagnosed at just 22, Bella underwent extensive treatments, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and even endured surgeries to remove the tumor and reconstruct her jaw. Despite these efforts, her cancer progressed to incurable stages, a testament to the devastating unpredictability of life.
In her farewell vlog, she encouraged her audience to find joy in her past videos whenever they needed a lift, reinforcing her belief in living fully each day.
"What a privilege it is to grow old," Bella added in her message. "Thank you for allowing me to be myself on this platform, I really felt excited each day to jump on here and connect over our shared love of life and fashion."
At the end of the post's description, her loved one left Bella's fans with a message of their own, writing: "Bella passed away peacefully surrounded by the people she loves most on Tuesday the 15th of October. Thank you for all your support and love along the way, no act of kindness was ever wasted on her, she was forever grateful."
Despite Bella's final goodbye, there is no doubt that her videos - as well as her uplifting final message - will continue to resonate with people.
Our thoughts go out to Bradford's family and loved ones at this time.
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