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A beloved TikTok star has sadly passed away… But not before posting one final video that will leave you in a puddle of tears.
You may have heard the name Deborah Finck over the past two decades — in 2005, she and her family, which includes six kids and husband Paul Finck, appeared on an episode of Nanny 911. Fast forward to the present, she’s amassed nearly half a million followers on TikTok as she documents her life… And her tragic battle with leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of soft tissue cancer. And on Tuesday, sadly, it claimed her life at just 57 years old.
Her daughter Katerina first announced the news on Instagram. Alongside a carousel of sweet throwback photos, she wrote:
“To my mommy, my best friend, my sunshine — thank you for everything you’ve done for me. You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for. You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up. You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love. You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me. Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness. Your support means the world to us.”
So, so sad.
But what’s even more heartbreaking is the devoted mother’s final post. On Monday, she stitched a TikTok of a fan opening up about how her journey has helped him cope with severe mental health issues — and even suicidal thoughts. In her stitch, she tells the user:
“It meant a lot to me that you shared that. I sit here and I think, ‘Why me? … What have I done in this world to make a difference?’ And maybe this was my purpose.”
She continued:
“Unfortunately, I don’t want it to end this way, but I am so happy and so honored that you listened to me … And I’m going to hold you to it.”
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The mom, who in addition to Katerina, is survived by Amanda, Alexandra, Stephen, David, and Daniel, added:
“You have a lot to live for. You have a lot of people still out there for you, and I don’t want to go anywhere either. I really don’t.”
Watch the full video (below):
@deborahfinck #stitch with @Not broken no matter what your going through life is worth living!
#cancersucks #depression #anxiety #lifeisworthliving #family #love #hugs
♬ original sound – Deborah Finck
SO heartbreaking. But it just goes to show what a positive impact she had on the world!
Our hearts are with the Finck family as the navigate this impossible time. Rest in peace, Deborah.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, help is available. Consider contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, by calling, texting, or chatting, or go to 988lifeline.org
[Images via Deborah Finck/TikTok & Katerina Finck/Instagram]
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