- TikTok star Bella Bradford announced her death in a pre-recorded get-ready-with-me video before she passed away on October 15
- Bella was battling a rare form of cancer and wanted to create a final video to say goodbye to her fans and thank them for their support
- He shared that recording videos gave him purpose in his final months and allowed him to interact with a caring community
People often learn about the death of relatives, friends and celebrities through public announcements or information from family members.
In a rare event, the star of TikTok Bella Bradford announced her death to the public via a pre-recorded video for “Get Ready with Me” (GRWM) posted after her death on October 31.
The 24-year-old woman died on October 15 after a long battle with a rare form of cancer.
“I am very sorry to make this video; I have cancer that has reached the end stage and for luck bad, my life has now come to an end,” started the video.
Bella Bradford announces her death
Bradford said he wanted to do the final GRWM video because he loved fashion.
She thanked her fans for following her journey to fight cancer and watching her share her passion for fashion with them.
“But I wanted to do the last 'Get Ready with Me' because I love fashion. Thank you for following this fun journey. I hope you will re-watch all my videos and find a little joy in your day. If you need to feel that way, remember that you live every day, and you only die once,” he said.
In the 11-minute clip, the TikToker wore a brown halter dress, a white sweater, and gold necklaces.
She completed her outfit with black ballet flats, sunglasses, a brown hat, and a cute leather purse.
Bella Bradford's last words to her fans
The deceased ended his GRWM by thanking his followers, who continued to watch his videos.
“Thank you very much for the wonderful and exciting journey you have walked with me. I hope you all have a good and happy life. And I wish you all the best,” he said.
He added that recording these videos gave him purpose in his last days on earth.
“Thank you for your love and support during my last stages of life, I am very grateful. Recording these videos gave me a sense of meaning in my last months and connected me to a community of very kind people.
“I wish you all a good life and please remember to live each day as important as tomorrow. It is a unique opportunity to grow old,” he said.
Fans mourn the TikTok star
After his death, TikTok fans poured into the comments section, saddened by the news.
They also remembered his courage even when he knew he was living his last days on earth.
Jack Cap:
“I love you, Bella Bradford. Sorry for your departure. I hope that if I do get terminally ill, I will be able to go through the journey as calmly as you did. Rest in peace dear.”
Joey:
“'About age' in the description really stung me, I'm not going to stop whining about being close to 60, rest in peace Bella.”
Chris:
“May the next life make you happy and healthy. Rest in peace, love.”
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