Beloved TikTok creator Deborah Finck passes away at 57
Deborah Finck, a TikTok star admired for her courage and openness, shared a deeply emotional final message just one day before she passed away at the age of 57.
She had spent the last five years battling leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Despite her illness, Deborah used her TikTok platform to document her journey, providing hope and strength to others facing similar struggles.
Her daughter, Katerina, shared the heartbreaking news of Deborah’s passing on Instagram and TikTok on Tuesday (January 14), leaving her followers in shock and grief.
Deborah Finck has died aged 57
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In an emotional post accompanied by cherished photos of their time together, Katerina expressed: “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.”
On Monday (January 13), just a day before her death, Deborah posted her final TikTok video.
Even in her last moments, she chose to uplift others by responding to a fan who was struggling with severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
“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 shared in the heartfelt video.
“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.”
Katerina has since asked Deborah’s followers to consider donating to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
This organization, which was close to Deborah’s heart, supports families with seriously ill children by providing housing and essential services during challenging times.
Their mission is described on the charity’s website as: “RMHC Philly creates a community of comfort and hope for the hundreds of families who stay with us all year long. Your gift makes you part of that community and provides for the needs of families facing childhood illnesses.”
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and need someone to talk to, GrieveWell offers support and can be contacted at (734) 975-0238 or via email at [email protected].
If you are affected by any of the issues mentioned in this article, you can also reach out to the American Cancer Society for support by calling 1-800-227-2345 or using their live chat service, which is available 24/7.