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Published 10:44 27 Jul 2026 GMT
A Canadian TikToker has shared a final video before ending her life by assisted dying at the age of 49.
Rebecca Luna's eldest daughter, Maya, revealed that she died "peacefully.. surrounded by loved ones" at around 1:15PM on Saturday.
The influencer had been diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's last year, a rare form of dementia that affects people under the age of 65.
Luna, who was a single mother to two children, chose to use medical assistance in dying (MAID), a form of assisted suicide that was legalized in Canada in 2016, rather than wait for the condition to further progress.
The social media star had documented her battle with Alzheimer's on social media to a following of over 94,000.
Taking to TikTok to share a parting message to her followers, Luna revealed that the date had changed for her to undergo assisted dying, after making the difficult choice to stop living in a body in which she did not feel comfortable or safe.
It had initially been scheduled for August, but she revealed that she'd brought it forward to Saturday (July 25) due to her deteriorating health.
She explained in her final video: "Prior to the dates changing for the last year and a half has been legally and medically not my choice.
"But for the last two weeks I’ve been making the decision. And it’s a hard decision to make, because I’m living in a body that doesn’t feel comfortable, safe, good, nothing.
"It feels terrible. And so the idea of waiting two weeks felt like too much."
Luna revealed that she had planned to spend her final days with her family and friends, adding: "It’s been a hard 24 hours obviously. This is not what I wanted. I would have never chosen young onset Alzheimer’s for myself.
"It’s just taken so much from me except for my good looks," she joked.
While the decision was not an easy one to make for her and her family, Luna admitted that she wanted the "relief… and a lack of suffering."
She explained: "I don’t wanna be dying before I’m 50 but I have had a good life actually. I’ve had a really traumatic life. I’ve already gone through enough suffering. I’ve suffered enough in this world.
"But at the same time, the suffering has brought me to this place of 'I really know who I am and I really know that I have a good f**king heart. I’m so loyal. I will fight for you till the end of time.'"
She also shared some of the struggles she faced growing up with abuse and neglect, as well as her past battles with addiction before her Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Luna admitted: "That’s a lot for anyone to go through right? To be as sober as long as I have and then to get through this disease without even picking up a drink or drug is amazing. Most people can’t do that.
"It’s because I’ve worked my a** off. I didn’t just sit back and go to a meeting and hope that I’d get better. I have been kicking a**."
She had previously revealed she'd been given a five to seven year life expectancy after being diagnosed, with the condition set to worsen over time.
In Canada, the MAID law was passed in June 2016, and was initially only legal for patients with a terminal illness or facing imminent death.
It was expanded in March 2021 to allow patients whose death were not "reasonably forseeable" to request assisted dying, with those wishing to receive MAID needing to be at least 18 years old and able to make their own decisions.
They must also be eligible for publicly funded health services, make a voluntary request, and give informed consent to receive MAID, as well as be suffering with a "grievous and irremediable medical condition."
As of next year, in March 2027, the law is set to be expanded further to include those suffering solely from a mental illness.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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A TikTok influencer has taken her own life at the age of just 19 years old.
According to The Daily Mirror, Caitlyn Loane had managed to accrue more than 97,000 followers on the social media platform with her vlog posts all about working on a farm in rural Tasmania.
Loane often shared footage of herself sowing crops and managing livestock, and had recently opened a farmer's festival in Tasmania in June, where she was involved in judging cattle.
The Mirror reports that her parents have since confirmed that the young woman committed suicide by currently unknown means on Saturday, July 17.
Per the above publication, Loane's father Philip said in an official statement: "Words can't describe our loss. She was a lovely, crazy young woman who was an invaluable member of our family."
Meanwhile, her mother stated that her smile "lit up the room" and that she "wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty."
Caitlyn's last video, posted days before her death, has now been flooded with attention from other TikTok users offering condolences.
Indeed, the clip above currently boasts over 1 million views, 119,000 reactions, and a further 8,000 comments as of the time of writing.
For example, one sympathetic commenter wrote: "We all would [have] driven to the end of the earth to help you through... rest in paradise beautiful soul."
Another stated: "What a horrible loss. May heaven be filled with plenty of farm animals to keep you happy, Caitlyn. If anyone is in despair please ask for help. So sad."
Then this user chimed in: "This is so sad bless you Caitlyn you always made me smile now [...] Rest in Peace. [sic]"
This commenter added: "Rip beautiful may you fly high and free, my condolences to friends and family at this time."
Finally, someone else penned: "To anyone who feels like they aren't enough of that they are alone... reach out. You matter and are loved. RIP beautiful girl."
If you or anyone else you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, or with mental health issues in general, then please do not hesitate to contact the Samaritans to use their free, confidential, and 24-hour listening service, on 117 123.TikToker Deborah Finck has died aged 57 following a five-year battle with a rare cancer.
Finck had been diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer, and her death was announced by her daughter Katerina on Tuesday.
She shared the news with Finck's followers on Instagram and TikTok, sharing a gallery of photos of the two of them together, writing: "To my mommy, my best friend, my sunshine - thank you for everything you’ve done for me.
"You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for. You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up. You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love.
"You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me."
She added: "Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness. Your support means the world to us," encouraging fans to donate to Ronald McDonald House, which offers accommodation and support to sick children and their families, in lieu of sending flowers.
Finck had been a mother of six, having had three sets of twins, and her daughter had been sharing her mother's cancer journey online since 2020.
Prior to her sad death, Finck had shared her final video on Monday, January 13, responding to a fan's post about how her story had helped him cope with severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
She told the camera: "It meant a lot to me that you shared that. I sit here and I think, 'Why me? ... What have I done in this world to make a difference?' And maybe this was my purpose."
Finck continued: "You have a lot to live for. You have a lot of people still out there for you, and I don't want to go anywhere either. I really don't."
In her final few weeks, Finck made videos to say goodbye to her children as well as her husband, Paul.
She previously revealed a sweet tradition the pair had always done throughout their decades-long marriage, explaining: "My husband always tucks me in bed at night.
"Even before I got sick, it was a thing where he stayed up late nights working, and he would always tuck me in bed and kiss me. But I was just brushing my teeth, and he was hugging me while I was brushing my teeth, and he said to me, 'I just want to hug you forever.'"
She admitted that she "lost it" after hearing him say those words, adding: "Pauly, I love you so much. I want to keep those hugs forever, and I'm not giving up. I just want you to know, thank you for everything. Thank you for a wonderful life."
Paul also shared his heartbreak at Finck's death, writing: "Deborah was my partner in every sense of the word - my confidant, my rock, the love of my life, and my eternal soul mate.
"Together, we built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories I will cherish forever.
"Deborah, my love, you were my everything, and losing you is a pain I cannot put into words. But I will carry you with me in every step I take, every decision I make, and every moment I live.
"Rest now, my love. Your battle is over, and you are free. Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart."
Our thoughts remain with Finck's family, friends, and followers at this devastating time.
Published 09:58 10 May 2024 GMT
A TikTok star announced her death in a heartwrenching video posted on the social media platform.
Dr. Kimberley Nix, who goes by the handle @cancerpatientmd, was known for documenting her journey with cancer on Instagram and TikTok.
At the time of her diagnosis, Dr. Nix was 28 years old and in the third and final year of her internal medicine core residency.
Over the years, her account garnered over 148.1K followers, with many of her videos reaching over a million people.
The 31-year-old was diagnosed with metastatic sarcoma, which according to the Mayo Clinic is a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissues - including muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and tendons.
It becomes metastatic when the disease spreads too vastly from the original site and reaches stage 4.
Watch Dr Nix's final video below:
According to an online obituary, the TikToker died on May 8 in Calgary, Alberta. That same day, her final video was shared on the social media platform, informing her followers that she had passed away.
In the clip, she said, "Hello followers, if you're seeing this message I have passed away peacefully. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Kim, hi! It's so nice to meet you and you're welcome to check out all the cool sarcoma facts, information, and my lived experience with death and dying with sarcoma cancer. You don't have to go just because you're new."
She continued: "I love you all, thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. I'm in happy tears because you've all made me find so much purpose in the end of my life."
As Dr. Nix applied her makeup in the video, she reflected on what she accomplished throughout her life such as getting engaged, going to a Broadway show, and seeing Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
She was also able to make several marks in her academic career. “I had a beautiful life,” she told her viewers. “And I’m so proud of it.”
The TikToker broke down in tears halfway through the heartbreaking video, thinking about how she is leaving her husband.
“The most beautiful love and my only sadness in dying is knowing that we didn’t get to grow old together,” she said. “Everything else is totally bearable because that is the only thing that really matters.”
The clip concluded as she urged her followers to donate to the Sarcoma Alliance, a charity dedicated to “improving the lives of people affected by sarcoma through accurate diagnosis, improved access to care, guidance, education, and support,” according to its website.
“I will miss you, TikTok. I love you all, thank you for this amazing, amazing opportunity. I am in happy tears because you have all made me find so much purpose in the end of my life and I can’t thank you enough. Thank you from the bottom of my heart always,” Dr Nix added.
Many people sent their condolences to the TikToker's family and friends in the comment section of the emotional video.
"Rest now Dr. Kim, thank you for all your videos we learned a lot. Strength to your hubby and all your loved ones," one user wrote.
Another said: "Rest in peace Kim, you have been a light on this world and for fighting [for] sarcoma awareness, thank you for being you, you are and were [an] amazing person."
A third added: "There comes a point where death is no longer the worst thing in life. I pray Kim’s passing was merciful and peaceful. What a precious soul."
Our thoughts are with all of Dr. Nix's loved ones at this time.
A popular 92-year-old TikToker has had fans crying with laughter after she shared her rules for her eventual funeral.
Grandma Droniak - who describes herself as a "celebrity" in her TikTok bio - has over 4 million followers on the platform where she is beloved for her straight-talking take on life.
Now in one of her recent videos, she's given family (and fans) some very clear instructions on what to do on the sad day that she passes.
The clip features Droniak barking out the rules of her funeral. Meanwhile, in the background, we can see those rules bluntly written out.
There are only three explicit instructions for the funeral, so the TikTok Grandma gets straight into them. She kicks off the video by saying: "These are my rules at my funeral, listen up!"
The senior then launches into the first rule - which is listed as "cry but not too much."
Droniak expands: "You can cry but don’t cry too much. Don’t make a fool of yourself."
She then moves on to the second (and most intriguing) rule, which is listed as: "Bertha is not invited."
"Bertha is not invited. Don’t let her in," Droniak tells her viewers sternly.
The third and final rule is something pretty straightforward: "Get drunk afterward."
"And you better get drunk afterward. Take a shot for me!" she grins as the video ends.
In the caption, Droniak clarifies that she isn't planning on popping her clogs in the imminent future. "It won't be any time soon, but don’t forget it," she wrote.
Since being uploaded last week, the TikTok has already been viewed almost 24 million times and has racked up thousands of comments, with many users on the platform "crying" - potentially with laughter - at the tongue-in-cheek clip.
Unsurprisingly, many people were also desperate to find out who exactly Bertha is and what she's done to deserve being blacklisted from her funeral.
"WE NEED STORY TIME ON BERTHA PLEASE!!! WHO IS SHE AND WHY ISNT SHE INVITED!?" one desperate user commented.
"STORY TIME ON BERTHA WHY WE NOT INVITING HER," added another, while a third also commented: "We need a story time about Bertha!!"
But Grandma Droniak wasn't giving any secrets away. "I'll tell you about it soon," she replied cryptically.
Published 14:47 18 Feb 2025 GMT
Bailey Hutchins posted a final message to her followers before she tragically passed away at just 26 years old.
The beloved TikTok star, who goes by the handle @healingwithbailey, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with peritoneal metastasis in 2023 at the age of 24.
Determined to use her experience to help others, she created her social media platforms to raise awareness about early cancer detection.
Her husband, Caden, confirmed the heartbreaking news on February 8, revealing that his wife had passed away the night before.
"I’m devastated to say that my Bailey B has passed away last night," he wrote on Instagram. "She fought such a tough, incredible fight these past two years, and she’s no longer suffering from all the torturous pain she has endured during this journey."
Caden continued: "Being your husband and caregiver has been such a blessing to me. I am still in such disbelief and in denial that I just lost my best friend. You were and always will be such a light in any room you fill Bailey, and such an inspiration to others."
"Your faith could move mountains Baby, unfortunately God had bigger plans for you Up Above. Until we meet again," he concluded.
Hutchins took to the social media platform on January 19, which was three weeks before her death, to share a deeply emotional message with her followers.
"Don't mind my hair, I look crazy right now. I tried to go on Instagram, and there ain't no way I would've been posting on Instagram. I tried, not fun, so we're back [on TikTok] with the crazy hair," she quipped in the beginning.
The TikToker hesitated to share health updates, explaining: "I had a feeling this would happen, that's why I did not fret too much. But I did feel bad because TikTok disappeared, and I did not update you guys for my last post which... fearful. However, I am gonna not update you guys, still, other than the fact that I am alive."
She then turned the camera to her husband, asking him to “Give me a little shake.” She then added: "There's Caden. It's just been me and him, living in bliss at this hospital. But yeah, I'm not gonna share any updates on what's been going on with me. I just can't. I just cannot. That's it, that's all you gotta pray. Thank you, much love.
"I'm here, and I'm alive. And if y'all wanna pray for me, pray Psalms 118 over me - 'I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord,'” she said in the end.
Hutchins’ story resonated with thousands, not only for her unwavering courage but also for the hope and faith she instilled in others throughout her journey.
In the wake of her passing, many of her followers have flooded Instagram with heartfelt tributes, honoring the impact she had on their lives.
"She was my angel during my cancer journey, my sounding board, my guiding light. Someone who understood when no one else did. A friend and sister and a soul that I’m blessed to have met in this lifetime. The most special person. Beautiful inside and out," one user wrote.
"Bailey is and always will be an inspiration to everyone who knew and watched her," another said, while a third added: "Bailey was the most incredible human being, inside and out, and touched so many."
Our thoughts are with Hutchins' loved ones at this time.
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