TikTok star Bailey Hutchins dies aged 26 as husband shares heartbreaking statement

Warning: This article contains discussion of cancer which some readers may find distressing.

Bailey Hutchins has tragically died following her colon cancer diagnosis two years ago, her husband has revealed in a statement.

Bailey, 26, found fame on social media, where she boasts over 180,000 followers on TikTok and 19,000 followers on Instagram.

On her respective pages, the young woman documented her journey with stage 4 colon cancer — which she was diagnosed with in 2023.

Announcing the news of her death, Bailey's husband Caden shared a moving tribute to her on Instagram.

Sharing a snap of the 26-year-old looking out at a beautiful landscape, he wrote on Sunday (February 9): "I’m devastated to say that my Bailey B has passed away last night.

"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. 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," Caden continued the tear-jerking post.

"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."

Her sister, Ashley Rolfes, also shared her own tribute, posting a carousel of images on Instagram with the caption (via PEOPLE): "As of 2/7 at 10:30 pm, after a two-year battle of a terrible disease, my beautiful sister gained her angel wings."

In a separate post shared to Bailey's TikTok, the past few weeks were described as a 'devastating nightmare' for the content creator and her family.

Caden continued to write: "Bailey fought so hard these past 2 years. It’s been an incredible journey to watch and I am so honored to be your husband and caregiver."

Alongside Caden's heartfelt message was a video montage of their wedding day with Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's song 'See You Again' playing over it.

The video, which was posted earlier this week, has already amassed over nine million views.

People have since shared their condolences, with one of Bailey's followers penned: "Caden, I’m so so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Bailey was an inspiration to watch. Thank you for sharing her with all of us."

A second said: "The way my heart just sunk….. I’m so so incredibly sorry. I’m just a stranger on the internet but was so drawn to her beautiful spirit. Sending you love during this time."

"As someone who followed her journey from the beginning, this is so devastating. May she rest."

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