In a poignant farewell to her followers, Australian TikTok star Bella Bradford, 24, shared her own death announcement in a final, pre-recorded video on TikTok, after a brave fight against a rare form of cancer. Bella, who passed away on October 15, succumbed to rhabdomyosarcoma—a rare jaw cancer that she was diagnosed with in 2021. Her last “Get Ready With Me” video was posted posthumously on October 31, as a final message to her community of followers, thanking them for their love and support throughout her journey.

Known for her bubbly “Get Ready With Me” videos and fashion inspiration, Bella captured the hearts of her audience not only with her sense of style but also with her resilience. In her final video, she expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying, “I have terminal cancer and, unfortunately, by now, my life has come to an end, and I’ve passed away. But I wanted to do one final ‘Get Ready With Me’ because I love doing these, and I love fashion.” She encouraged her followers to look back on her videos whenever they needed a pick-me-up, hoping they would bring them a little bit of joy.

The closing note on her last video was a simple, heartfelt message that Bella had passed away “peacefully, surrounded by the people she loves most.” Bella’s bravery, style, and gratitude to her fans in the face of her illness left an indelible impact on her followers and the TikTok community at large, who continue to mourn her loss.