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 hospitalized for the first two years of her life.
Instagram/kylactBella Thomson, also known as Bella Brave, tragically died on Sunday[/caption]
Instagram/kylactBella was born with three debilitating genetic conditions[/caption]
Bella died “peacefully” on July 14 according to her mom, who delivered the news via a post uploaded to TikTok.
“Our brave girl left her legacy here on earth to dance on streets of gold July 14th 2024 at 4:19 p.m. ET,” mom Kyla wrote alongside a video of her daughter dancing.
“Bella passed peacefully in our arms,” she continued.
“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.”
Fans of the brave star flocked to the comment section of Kyla’s post to pay tribute to Bella.
“I just came for an update only to be heart broken,” one wrote.
“I’m so sorry Bella Brave.
“I saw you as a Disney Princess.
“May you be an Angel protect the people who loved you during your lifetime.”
A second 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.”
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