TikTok star Leah Smith has died aged 22 from rare bone cancer
Topics: Cancer, TikTok, Social Media
Gerrard Kaonga
Featured Image Credit: Instagram/xx_leahsmith
Topics: Cancer, TikTok, Social Media
TikToker Leah Smith has died following her diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer, her boyfriend has announced.
The 22-year-old garnered a large following on the social media platform as she documented her cancer journey on TikTok.
Leah, from Woolton, Merseyside was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma five years ago, which is a rare form of cancer that affects the bones and soft tissue.
She died yesterday morning on Monday (March 11) at around 11:30. Her boyfriend Andrew announced her passing in a TikTok video.
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“This is just a message to anyone that's followed Leah or gave her any support or any nice comments,” he said in the clip.
“I'm sad to say that she passed away today at around 11.30 this morning. I just want to say thank you to everyone.
"All your comments did help - she did actually read all of them. Anyone who said anything nice ever - it means more than you realise.
“We'll all miss Leah but we'll make sure that we never forget her. I want to see everyone speaking about Leah and how amazing she is and how much she helped everyone.
"We'll never let Leah be forgotten.”
In a video yesterday, a health update was provided by her friend Vikki.
The text laid over a picture of Leah read: "Hey everyone. I think it’s time for a real update as me and Leah’s mum have been talking and we know Leah shares every detail with yous and that is what she would want.
"Leah is on end of life now and is unable to move or talk, but she is reacting to us with noises and knows we are there.
“Andrew hasn’t left her side, he’s been an absolute rock to her throughout this journey.
"The main thing is, is that Leah is so peaceful now, she looks as beautiful as ever and we’re just grateful we can be at her bedside and hold her hand to comfort her through it.”
She also added in the comments that Leah was 'surrounded by sunflowers in her room' as well as 'pictures of me and Ellie and all of her memories', adding: "She is in such a comfortable and peaceful place."
Her TikTok page has since been flooded with people offering their condolences, with one writing: "Leah Smith. RIP beautiful angel."
Another wrote: "Leah was such a beautiful person inside and out! She will never be forgotten! Rest in peace."
A third said: "Rest in peace beautiful girl, sending all my love to your friends and family."