18-Year-Old TikTok Star Who Documented His Bucket List Dies After Cancer Battle
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Harrison Gilks was diagnosed with rare soft tissue cancer in 2020 and had been documenting his 'bucket list' on TikTok before his time was up.
A teenage TikTok star has died at the age of 18. The shocking news of Harrison Gilks' death comes from Canada, according to Today. He was diagnosed with rare soft tissue cancer and had ben documenting his attempt to complete his bucket list. The Canadian teenager died peacefully on March 30 at Dr Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Frederiction, New Brunswick, his family confirmed in his online obituary.
"Harrison was an inspiration to many. His smile could light up a room, his laugh could cheer anyone up. He was our sunshine on a cloudy day," the family said in the obituary. "He always found good in every situation and touched the lives of many with his messages of hope and encouragement through his TikTok videos, where he chronicled and shared his journey with cancer with the world."
Mr Gilks was first diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, which impacts soft tissues, in November 2020, after doctors found a large tumour in his prostate and spots on his lungs.
As per CBC News, the teenager underwent months of gruelling treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. In February last year, he showed signs of remission and decided to go on family vacation, the outlet further said. The cancer turned out to be premature.
