‘Bucket List’ TikTok Star Dead At 18 From Rare Cancer
06.04.2023 - 15:53
/ perezhilton.com
It’s a sad day for the TikTok community.
Harrison Gilks, a young man who garnered fame and support on the video sharing app after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis last year, has passed away at just 18 years old.
The teen suffered from a rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma, which forms in the soft tissue. He revealed his terminal diagnosis last June in a TikTok titled, “#f**kcancer,” in which he announced a new “bucket list series” he’d be embarking on in his remaining time:
Throughout his journey, the sports lover traveled from his home of Douglas, New Brunswick in Canada, to places like Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Mexico, among others, for hockey and football games.
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On March 21, he uploaded what would be his final TikTok from his hospital bed, which he solemnly revealed:
He added:
A week later, Harrison’s younger brother David took to the page to share with fans the saddening news:
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The young star’s obituary added:
A private funeral service will be held for Harrison Thursday, with a livestream option available through his TikTok bio. He will be dearly missed by not only his loved ones, but his over 320,000+ social media followers. Rest in peace.
[Images via Harrison Gilks/TikTok]
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