Social Media Star Dead at 19 After Battle With Brain Cancer
Anna Grace Phelan, a social media personality known for making videos about her battle with stage 4 brain cancer, has died. She was 19 years old.
Phelan's mother, Nadine Phelan, took to TikTok to share the heartbreaking news.
'It is with great sadness to announce that our beautiful daughter, Anna Grace Phelan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith,' the post began.
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'Thank you for the countless thousands of prayers for healing and peace. May we all rejoice with the assurance that she is in Heaven now, and she has been healed,' the post continued. 'Let us also remember that the only path to the promised kingdom of Heaven is through salvation in Jesus Christ."
In addition to the post on social media, Phelan's obituary was also shared online. According to the site, the teenager died on Friday, May 23.
Phelan shared news of cancer via Instagram in September 2024, writing, 'Hi, everyone, I am Anna Grace Phelan. I am 18 years old. I was just diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumor, and it is inoperable. I will be undergoing radiation and other treatments in the future. This is a GoFundMe set up to help me and my family with medical bills and care. If you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for all the love and support.'
Per the obituary, Phelan is survived by her parents, brother, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, and 'a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, who love her very much.'
Social Media Star Dead at 19 After Battle With Brain Cancer first appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025
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