Fans ‘heartbroken’ as TikTok star Bella Brave dies at age 10
TikTok star Bella Thomson — better known online as Bella Brave – has tragically died at age 10.
TikTok star Bella Thomson – better known online as Bella Brave – has tragically died at age 10.
Bella was born with three debilitating genetic conditions that saw her hospitalised for the first two years of her life.
But her mum has just announced she died “peacefully” on July 14 in a heartbreaking post shared on TikTok, The U.S. Sun reports.
“Our brave girl left her legacy here on earth to dance on streets of gold July 14th 2024 at 4:19pm. ET,” Kyla wrote alongside a video of her daughter dancing.
She continued: “Bella passed peacefully in our arms.
“Please keep her name on your lips, her memories alive and her bravery in your hearts.
“Please share with us every detail of how she touched your life or kept you brave.
“Bella would want you to remember; God is love, be brave and you are never too old to bring a stuffy.”
Bella went viral on social media after parents Kyla and Lyle documented her daily challenges living with the rare bowel illness Hirschsprung’s disease and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
On July 11, doctors placed Bella in a medically induced coma after she suffered complications from a viral infection in her lungs, Kyla told People.
It is believed the condition was Bronchiolitis Obliterans, which obstructs the smallest airways of the lungs due to inflammation.
The American Lung Association describes it as an “irreversible and chronic condition” that is also known as “popcorn lung.”
Sadly, while it can be treated, there is no cure – and those living with the condition often have a short life expectancy.
Fans of the brave TikTok star flocked to the comment section of Kyla’s post to pay tribute to Bella.
“I just came for an update only to be heartbroken,” one wrote.
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“I’m so sorry Bella Brave. I saw you as a Disney Princess,” another shared.
A third added: “I too came for an update and now left crying my eyes out. This is heartbreaking. We are all for the better in knowing Bella Brave. May she rest in eternal peace.”
This article originally appeared in The U.S. Sun and was reproduced with permission
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