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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Anna Grace Phelan dead at 19: What was the cause of Georgia TikTok star's death?
Anna Grace Phelan, the Georgia-born social media celebrity, passed away at the age of 19 following a brief fight with brain cancer. She died on May 23. Earlier, Jefferson native Phelan shared her experience with stage 4 glioblastoma on her TikTok account, which has almost 145,000 followers. She was diagnosed with the condition in 2024, just before she was scheduled to start college, according to her Instagram page. She had symptoms like slurred speech, eyesight problems, and numbness in her legs and face. '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,' read the statement from her mother Nadine Phelan. 'So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith.'
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
TikTok Star Dies at 19 After Cancer Battle
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Social media star Anna Grace Phelan, from Georgia, has died aged 19 after a brief battle with brain cancer. The Context Phelan, from Jefferson, documented her journey with stage 4 glioblastoma on her TikTok account, which has a following of nearly 145,000. According to her Instagram page, she was diagnosed with the disease in 2024, shortly before she was due to begin college, after experiencing symptoms like numbness in her face and legs, slurred speech, and vision issues. She died on May 23. The American Brain Tumor Association says around 12,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with glioblastoma every year. What To Know In a statement posted on Phelan's TikTok, her family announced her death. "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," the statement from her mother Nadine Phelan reads. "So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith." According to her obituary, Phelan was born on October 12, 2005, in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 2024 and worked as a receptionist at Georgia Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Dermatology. Phelan was a member of the Galilee Christian Church, where "she enjoyed Church Camp, Northeast Georgia Camp and other activities within the youth group and at Church." She is survived by her parents, her brother Harper David Phelan, and her extended family. Anna Grace Phelan, who died aged 19 on May 23. Anna Grace Phelan, who died aged 19 on May 23. GoFundMe/Anna Grace Phelan What People Are Saying Her mother Nadine Phelan said in the statement: "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. Let us also remember that the only path to the promised kingdom of Heaven is through salvation in Jesus Christ." Phelan's followers have paid tribute to her online. TikTok user Ally D wrote: "I can't adequately express how sorry that I am for your loss. Your sweet girl touched this stranger's heart tremendously." Karlyn Patterson wrote: "I didn't know Anna Grace personally, but her life and faith deeply touched mine. I only started following her recently, but I found myself completely captivated by her unwavering joy, strength, and love for Jesus—even in the hardest moments. Watching her walk through suffering with such grace and peace truly changed me." What Happens Next Phelan's funeral will be held at the Galilee Christian Church in Georgia on May 29. Her family have asked that donations be made to The Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation, and a GoFundMe page set up following her diagnosis has already raised more than $66,000.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
19-year-old TikTok star from Georgia loses battle with brain cancer
The Brief Anna Grace Phelan, a 19-year-old TikTok creator known for sharing her battle with brain cancer, died on May 23. Diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, Phelan documented her faith and resilience, gaining a devoted following online. The Georgia teen was remembered for her strong Christian faith, recent high school graduation, and close ties to her community and family. JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - Anna Grace Phelan, a 19-year-old TikTok content creator who shared her emotional and spiritual journey following a brain cancer diagnosis, has died. Her family confirmed her passing in a statement posted to her TikTok account on May 24. She died one day earlier, on May 23. What we know Phelan, who lived in Georgia and originally hailed from Florida, had developed a devoted online following by documenting her experiences after being diagnosed with a grade 4 malignant brain tumor in September 2024. According to a GoFundMe campaign launched in her support, the tumor was identified as a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer that originates in the brain or spinal cord. What they're saying "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," the family wrote in their social media message. "So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith." A high school graduate from Jefferson, Phelan worked as a receptionist at a medical office and remained active in her church community. Her TikTok videos often centered on messages of hope, faith, and resilience. In one of her final posts, shared on May 15, Phelan captured a backyard gathering where friends came together to celebrate and spend time with her. She is survived by her parents, William "Buddy" Phelan and Nadine Phelan, her brother Harper, her grandparents, and a large extended family of relatives who, according to her obituary, "love her very much." Her funeral service on Thursday at the Galilee Christian Church will be livestreamed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
TikTok Star Who Documented Brain Cancer Battle Dies at 19
TikTok creator Anna Grace Phelan died after fighting her stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis for the past nine months, her family announced. She was 19. '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,' a Facebook statement from her family read. Phelan graduated high school in May 2024, and days before starting her freshman year of college, was diagnosed with an inoperable malignant brain tumor, a GoFundMe for her states. The Georgia native started documenting her medical journey in August of 2024 when she went to the doctor with symptoms, starting with numbness in the left side of her face and right leg for several weeks. A video posted in September updated her followers that a tumor in her brain was cancerous, and she was already stage 4. On May 14, in one of her last update videos, Phelan said her health had taken a turn for the worse, and her tumor had grown, making her unable to be operated on. 'It would take a miracle to fix me here on Earth, but I'm not giving up yet,' she said. Her last post was May 15, where she unboxed gifts from Tim Tebow. In the video she had an oxygen tube and moved slowly as she showed her followers the signed copy of his book and a sweatshirt he gifted her. She is survived by her parents, William 'Buddy' and Nadine Phelan, her younger brother, both sets of her grandparents, among many other extended family members. Her funeral service will be held in Jefferson, Georgia Thursday at Galilee Christian Church, of which she was an involved member. 'So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith. Thank you for the countless thousands of prayers for healing and peace,' the statement continued. 'May we all rejoice with the assurance that she is in Heaven now, and she has been healed.' In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial gifts may be made to The Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation here. The post TikTok Star Who Documented Brain Cancer Battle Dies at 19 appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
TikTok Star Who Documented Brain Cancer Battle Dies at 19
TikTok creator Anna Grace Phelan died after fighting her stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis for the past nine months, her family announced. She was 19. '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,' a Facebook statement from her family read. Phelan graduated high school in May 2024, and days before starting her freshman year of college, was diagnosed with an inoperable malignant brain tumor, a GoFundMe for her states. The Georgia native started documenting her medical journey in August of 2024 when she went to the doctor with symptoms, starting with numbness in the left side of her face and right leg for several weeks. A video posted in September updated her followers that a tumor in her brain was cancerous, and she was already stage 4. On May 14, in one of her last update videos, Phelan said her health had taken a turn for the worse, and her tumor had grown, making her unable to be operated on. 'It would take a miracle to fix me here on Earth, but I'm not giving up yet,' she said. Her last post was May 15, where she unboxed gifts from Tim Tebow. In the video she had an oxygen tube and moved slowly as she showed her followers the signed copy of his book and a sweatshirt he gifted her. She is survived by her parents, William 'Buddy' and Nadine Phelan, her younger brother, both sets of her grandparents, among many other extended family members. Her funeral service will be held in Jefferson, Georgia Thursday at Galilee Christian Church, of which she was an involved member. 'So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith. Thank you for the countless thousands of prayers for healing and peace,' the statement continued. 'May we all rejoice with the assurance that she is in Heaven now, and she has been healed.' In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial gifts may be made to The Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation here. The post TikTok Star Who Documented Brain Cancer Battle Dies at 19 appeared first on TheWrap.
