22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford flooded with support as she pays emotional tribute to friend
Emotions will be at an all-time high in the upcoming episode of Channel 5's 22 Kids and Counting as the family pays tribute to their late friend, Sophie Walker.
Last year, 17-year-old Sophie lost her seven-year battle to cancer after being diagnosed with Wilms' tumour back in 2017.
Initially, Sophie went to the doctors with a suspected stomach bug before being given the diagnosis.
Over the course of seven years, her parents, Jamie and Rebecca, who have 10 children, were fundraising with the hope of life-saving treatment for their daughter.
Tragically, in July 2024, the family announced that Sophie had died. It looks as though Sunday's episode of 22 Kids and Counting will pay tribute to the teenager, as a preview was released on their Instagram account.
In the preview, Sue said, "The Walkers are our best friends. They've always been there for us, and we've always tried to be there for them, especially with what they're going through with Sophie.
"She's starting to feel a lot of pain, so they took her to A&E. They're at the mercy of doctors."
During the preview, people saw Sophie's parents in the clip, who confessed they weren't coping well. Her dad, Jamie, said: "There are times I could just scream and smash the place up."
The video's caption read: "True friendship shines brightest in the darkest moments [sic]." This week's episode is a heartfelt tribute to Sophie Walker, their beloved friend, who tragically passed away last year at just 17.
It wasn't long before people commented on the preview, with many sharing their support. One person said: "So so Heartbreaking [sic] my thoughts are with you all Xxx"
Someone else shared: "So so Sad." While another wrote: "So very very sad to read about Sophie s passing so very young,thinking of all her family and the Radfords."
Another follower commented: "So sorry!!! My condolences." With another sharing: "I was devastated when I found out Sophie died. I was praying for her and made a donation on her GoFundMe. I didn't know she had passed, as I deactivated my Instagram account. I saw something on the news and was in disbelief. I had to reactivate my account to make sure it was real!"
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At the time of Sophie's death, the Radford family shared a touching tribute to the 17-year-old, who they described as the 'bravest girl'.
They wrote: "I can't even find the right words. Beautiful Sophie our hearts are broken, you really were the most beautiful kind hearted funny and bravest girl we will miss your beautiful smile and laugh so much. You rest now Sophie and take care of your beautiful amazing family. Love you forever beautiful Sophie."
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