2 months ago
Sydney Towle, a social media content creator who projected enduring optimism as she chronicled her life with a rare form of cancer, has died, according to her family. She was 26.
Towle was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer in the bile ducts, in August 2023. Her mother, Elizabeth Morrow, and brother, Austin Towle, posted a video to her TikTok account confirming she died Wednesday.
"Syd went peacefully last night after an almost three-year long battle with cholangiocarcinoma," her brother said. "She fought really hard, and we're so proud of her, and we thank all of you for your support over the years." Towle's mother said they appreciated the messages of support and that "she will not be forgotten."
Her family described her as "an endless ray of sunshine" and a friend to many. Sydney Elizabeth Towle was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on Nov. 15, 1999, and grew up in Hobe Sound, Florida, according to the New York Times. The newspaper reported that she died at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
At the time of her diagnosis, Towle already had a presence on social media where she shared videos from her everyday life. She often posted from the beach and loved the outdoors. She was an avid surfer and runner.
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Towle was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer in the bile ducts, in August 2023. Her mother, Elizabeth Morrow, and brother, Austin Towle, posted a video to her TikTok account confirming she died Wednesday.
"Syd went peacefully last night after an almost three-year long battle with cholangiocarcinoma," her brother said. "She fought really hard, and we're so proud of her, and we thank all of you for your support over the years." Towle's mother said they appreciated the messages of support and that "she will not be forgotten."
Her family described her as "an endless ray of sunshine" and a friend to many. Sydney Elizabeth Towle was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on Nov. 15, 1999, and grew up in Hobe Sound, Florida, according to the New York Times. The newspaper reported that she died at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
At the time of her diagnosis, Towle already had a presence on social media where she shared videos from her everyday life. She often posted from the beach and loved the outdoors. She was an avid surfer and runner.
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2 months ago
TikTok star Sydney Towle has died after living with a rare form of aggressive cancer for three years.
Towle's family announced the 26 year old's death on her social media accounts Thursday, one day after she died.
"We will always love you so much Sydney," the caption on the post read. "I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you."
The post showed Towle smiling on a mountaintop along with a message reading, "Rest in Peace Sydney Towle. An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, a sister and friend to so many."
Towle used her TikTok platform, which had over a million followers, to document the highs and lows of living with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer that forms in the bile ducts.
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Towle's family announced the 26 year old's death on her social media accounts Thursday, one day after she died.
"We will always love you so much Sydney," the caption on the post read. "I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you."
The post showed Towle smiling on a mountaintop along with a message reading, "Rest in Peace Sydney Towle. An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, a sister and friend to so many."
Towle used her TikTok platform, which had over a million followers, to document the highs and lows of living with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer that forms in the bile ducts.
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2 months ago
TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who documented her battle with a rare form of bile duct cancer for more than 1 million followers, has died. She was 26.
Towle's family announced her death in a post shared on her social media accounts Thursday, Aug. 6, one day after she died.
"We will always love you so much Sydney," the caption under the post read. "I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you."
The post included a photo of Towle on a mountaintop alongside the message: "Rest in Peace Sydney Towle. An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, a sister and friend to so many."
The announcement came a day after Towle's brother, Austin Towle, shared that she has entered hospice care, saying she was surrounded by family and friends as her yearslong battle with cancer neared its final stages.
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Towle's family announced her death in a post shared on her social media accounts Thursday, Aug. 6, one day after she died.
"We will always love you so much Sydney," the caption under the post read. "I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you."
The post included a photo of Towle on a mountaintop alongside the message: "Rest in Peace Sydney Towle. An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, a sister and friend to so many."
The announcement came a day after Towle's brother, Austin Towle, shared that she has entered hospice care, saying she was surrounded by family and friends as her yearslong battle with cancer neared its final stages.
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2 months ago
TikTok star Sydney Towle has died at 26 after she was diagnosed with bile duct cancer at age 23. The news of her death was shared to her social media pages on Thursday, Aug. 6
Towle died on Aug. 5 after living with a rare cancer for three years
Towle spoke to PEOPLE about her decision to document her cancer journey online. Between her communities on TikTok and Instagram, she said sharing on social media gave her a "purpose"
Sydney Towle has died at 26 after living with an aggressive form of cancer.
The news was announced on Towle's social media pages of Thursday, Aug. 6, one day after her reported death.
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Towle died on Aug. 5 after living with a rare cancer for three years
Towle spoke to PEOPLE about her decision to document her cancer journey online. Between her communities on TikTok and Instagram, she said sharing on social media gave her a "purpose"
Sydney Towle has died at 26 after living with an aggressive form of cancer.
The news was announced on Towle's social media pages of Thursday, Aug. 6, one day after her reported death.
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2 months ago
Sydney Towle's family has shared that the 26-year-old TikTok creator has entered hospice care following nearly three years of treatment for stage 4 bile duct cancer.
Her brother, Austin Towle, announced the change on August 4th in a TikTok post featuring a photograph of Sydney surrounded by relatives and friends.
The family thanked the online community that has followed Sydney's treatment since she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma at age 23. She has documented her hospital stays, chemotherapy and clinical-trial treatment for more than 1.1 million TikTok followers.
The hospice announcement followed months of difficult medical updates, including the discovery of tumors in her lungs and further growth in her liver.
Image Credit: Austin Towle/TikTok.
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Her brother, Austin Towle, announced the change on August 4th in a TikTok post featuring a photograph of Sydney surrounded by relatives and friends.
The family thanked the online community that has followed Sydney's treatment since she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma at age 23. She has documented her hospital stays, chemotherapy and clinical-trial treatment for more than 1.1 million TikTok followers.
The hospice announcement followed months of difficult medical updates, including the discovery of tumors in her lungs and further growth in her liver.
Image Credit: Austin Towle/TikTok.
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