TikTok influencer Bella Bradford, who captivated her followers with vibrant fashion content and open health updates, has passed away at the age of 24. In a final, deeply moving video, Bella shared her last message with her audience, knowing it would be her farewell. Her courageous journey with rhabdomyosarcoma—a rare cancer affecting her jaw muscle—came to an end on October 15, with her posthumous video uploaded on October 31.
Bella Bradford was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in 2021, at just 22. Her journey since then included grueling rounds of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and multiple surgeries, including reconstructive work on her jaw. For a brief period, she experienced remission, or “intermission” as she called it, and planned a celebratory trip to Europe with friends. Tragically, just ten days before her departure, Bella learned that her cancer had returned aggressively, progressing to incurable stages. She was given a palliative diagnosis, meaning treatment could only ease symptoms without providing a cure.
TikTok star Bella Bradford predicts her own death in final video after cancer battle. pic.twitter.com/4GrSe5WJLZ
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In her last video, Bella Bradford chose to share a final “Get Ready With Me” segment, where she styled herself in a khaki halter dress, white cardigan, and black ballet flats, accessorizing with a pearl teddy bear necklace and oval sunglasses. Throughout the video, her graceful spirit shone as she thanked her followers for joining her on her journey, expressing hope that her videos could bring them “a little bit of joy” whenever they needed it. “Remember that you live every day and only die once, so make every day count,” she told her fans in a stirring reminder to cherish life.
The video’s caption, written by Bella before her passing, revealed that she had died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She extended her gratitude to the TikTok community, acknowledging the joy that sharing her life on the platform had brought her. “Thank you for all your love and support throughout my final stages of life,” she wrote. “Filming these videos truly brought me a sense of purpose in my final few months and connected me with a very kind community of people.”
@bellabradford0 Bella’s final get ready with me 💛 here’s a message she wrote: Thank you for all your love and support throughout my final stages of life, I am so grateful. Filming these videos truly brought me a sense of puropse in my final few months and also connected me with a very kind community of people. I wish you all a beautiful life and please remeber to live each day with as much significance as the next. What a privilege it is to grow old. Thank you for allowing me to be myself on this platform, I really felt excited each day to jump on here and connect over our shared love of life and fashion. Love always, Bella P.S. these are the brands mentioned in this video for your reference (I still gotta give the ppl what they want 😘😂) @St. Agni @ANINE BING OFFICIAL @One Mile @Class A Jewellers @SARAH & SEBASTIAN @Lucy Folk @Arms Of Eve @asos @Alias Mae @maisonmargielafragrances @MECCA ♬ original sound – Bella Bradford
Bella’s journey resonated with her audience, who followed her content devotedly. Her TikTok account, which she began regularly updating earlier this year, grew quickly, amassing nearly 14,000 followers and over 350,000 likes. Known for her warm personality and upbeat videos that included fashion “get-ready-with-me” segments, unboxings, and health updates, Bella forged a connection with viewers through her authenticity.
In her final message, she expressed her wish for her followers to live “beautiful lives” filled with meaning, describing the privilege of growing old as one not to take for granted. “Thank you for allowing me to be myself on this platform,” she said. “I really felt excited each day to connect over our shared love of life and fashion.”
Bella Bradford’s life, marked by both strength and creativity, touched many, and her message of resilience continues to inspire. She leaves behind a legacy of courage, a community of supporters, and a lasting reminder to find joy and purpose even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.
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