TikTok Star Anna Grace Phelan Dies at 19 After Brave Cancer Battle
TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan has sadly passed away at the age of 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. According to a message posted on her TikTok page, Phelan went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday.
The news of her death was confirmed by her family, who expressed their gratitude to the thousands of people who had been following her journey and offering prayers for her healing. "So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith," the message read. "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."
As reported by the New York Post, Phelan had been documenting her cancer battle on TikTok, sharing her experiences and symptoms with her followers. In September, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer that grows rapidly and is incurable. Despite the devastating news, Phelan remained positive and continued to share her story, inspiring thousands of people with her faith and resilience.
According to the New York Post, Phelan’s symptoms had started with numbness in the left side of her face and in the right side of her leg, which led to her scheduling an MRI that showed a lesion on her brain. After undergoing a biopsy, she learned she had a tumor and was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Despite the challenges she faced, Phelan continued to document her cancer battle on TikTok, sharing her experiences and symptoms with her followers.
In one of her final videos, shared on May 14, Phelan said, "Things haven’t been good. My tumor grew and it’s in the area where I can’t breathe. It can’t be operated." However, she remained optimistic, saying, "So, I just wanted to say thank you for all the prayers. It would take a miracle, but I’m not giving up yet. If you keep praying for me, I think that I’ll make it."
Phelan’s funeral service will be held on Thursday at the Galilee Christian Church in Jackson County, Georgia, with burial to follow at the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, William "Buddy" Phelan and Nadine Phelan, brother Harper David Phelan, and other family members.
The New York Post reported that a GoFundMe page was started after Phelan’s diagnosis, which has raised over $65,000. Phelan’s story has touched the hearts of thousands, and her legacy will live on through the countless lives she inspired.
As noted by the New York Post, Phelan’s family confirmed her death in a message on her TikTok page, and her obituary was published on the Evans Funeral Home website. The source of this article, the New York Post, has been reporting on Phelan’s story since her diagnosis, and we continue to bring you updates on this tragic story.
In a statement, Phelan’s family said, "This is definitely the hardest news we’ve ever received. By all means, this is not easy. Just going to trust in the Lord and try and keep pushing forward." Phelan’s bravery and faith in the face of adversity have inspired countless people, and her memory will live on through the lives she touched.
The New York Post has been following Phelan’s story closely, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with Phelan’s family and friends during this difficult time.
