A 30-year-old TikTok star has sadly died suddenly after months of posting content where she referenced feeling unwell and battling migraines.
Jehane Thomas, from Doncaster in the UK, was famous on the video-sharing platform for sharing her daily life as a mother. Her videos would include things such as shopping hauls, preparing packed lunches, and cleaning hacks that proved to be popular amongst parents and those who were just curious.
She had gained over 70,000 followers and over 1.3 million likes across her videos.
Thomas sadly passed away on Friday, March 17 as reported by Yorkshire Live, and there has since been an outpouring of condolences from her family, friends, and fans.
Videos on her profile detail her battle with optic neuritis, a condition caused by inflammation of the nerve that carries messages from the eye to the brain.
Her final video revealed how much pain she was in, where she explained that she was supposed to undergo surgery but it was canceled due to a large amount of fluid in her head.
"I can't lift my head up without wanting to be sick and I'm unable to walk," the mother-of-two penned while stating in the caption she was "struggling".
A GoFundMe page has been created by Thomas' friend Alyx Reast in order to support the family, including her children - three-year-old Isaac, and her one-year-old Elijah.
The description on the page further detailed Thomas' heartbreaking passing. It reads: "Jehane Thomas was a 30 year old, mum of two boys when she suddenly passed away on 17/03/2023. Despite suffering from migraines and bouts of illness for several months, her passing was totally unexpected and we are all absolutely heartbroken.
Reast added the money can't bring Thomas back, but she hopes it will make the two young boys more comfortable. In a message directly to her friend, Reast added: "I promised I’d do what I can for those boys, so that’s what I’m vowing to do. I love you."
There has been an outpouring of grief on Thomas' final video, with her fans commenting messages of condolence. One person wrote: "This is heartbreaking. I’m so sorry. Sending her boys and family so much love and strength."
Theresa Parker, a friend of Thomas, posted a heartbreaking statement on Facebook. She wrote: "I can’t tell you that I’m in shock to learn that my friend Jehane Thomas has suddenly passed away.
"I first met her at a previous job and we [were] in the same team. Then she was the person that introduced me to my now home based travel business. We have been to many events together and I know she will be sadly missed by those that knew her. Sending all my love to her family and especially her two boys."
Thomas' cause of death is currently unconfirmed and her family wishes for privacy at this time.
Our thoughts are with Thomas' family, friends, and fans.
