The final posts by TikTok star Bailey Hutchins, who tragically died at the age of 26 after a two-year battle with colon cancer, are revealed as her husband paid heartwrenching tribute to her with inspiring photos of their decade-long relationship.
Hutchins, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with peritoneal metastasis in 2023 at just 24 years old, set up her TikTok account to document her battle with the deadly disease and raise awareness about how others could detect cancer at its early stages.
Her husband Caden announced her passing on Saturday, revealing she had died the previous night.
She asked her followers in her final TikTok post, made on January 19, to pray for her.
‘I’m here, and I’m alive. And if y’all wanna pray for me, pray Psalms 118 over me – «I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord».’
She also appeared to be self-conscious of how she looked, telling her followers: ‘Don’t mind my hair, I look crazy right now. I tried to go on Instagram, and there ain’t no way I would’ve been posting on Instagram. I tried, not fun, so we’re back [on TikTok] with the crazy hair.
‘I had a feeling this would happen, that’s why I did not fret too much. But I did feel bad because TikTok disappeared and I did not update you guys for my last post which… fearful.
‘However, I am gonna not update you guys, still, other than the fact that I am alive.’
TikTok star Bailey Hutchins (pictured) asked her followers in her final TikTok post to pray for her
In her final Instagram post, made four weeks ago, she shared a variety of photos of her celebrating the holidays with her family
Last night, Caden shared a heartbreaking set of photos from every year of their relationship
Turning the camera to her husband Caden, she said to him: ‘Give me a little shake.’
She added: ‘There’s Caden. It’s just been me and him, living in bliss at this hospital. But yeah, I’m not gonna share any updates on what’s been going on with me. I just can’t. I just cannot.
‘That’s it, that’s all you gotta pray. Thank you, much love.’
In her final Instagram post, made four weeks ago, she shared a variety of photos of her celebrating the holidays with her family.
She wrote in the caption: ‘Family makes everything better.’
Last night, Caden shared a heartbreaking set of photos from every year of their relationship, with the caption: ‘In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up I hope to post a tribute honoring Bailey and I’s love for each other over the years.
Referencing a video posted to Bailey’s TikTok account, he added: ‘Here is [sic] a few screenshots of the video. Some pictures that put a smile on my face. Love you B.’
He previously wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m devastated to say that my Bailey B has passed away last night. She fought such a tough incredible fight these past two years and she’s no longer suffering from all the torturous pain she has endured during this journey.
‘Being your husband and caregiver has been such a blessing to me. I am still in such disbelief and in denial that I just lost my best friend.
‘You were and always will be such a light in any room you fill Bailey, and such an inspiration to others.
‘Your faith could move mountains. Baby, unfortunately God had bigger plans for you Up Above. Until we meet again.’
Hutchin’s TikTok account announced her death with a video of her wedding day alongside a message for her 170,000 followers.
‘Last night our Bailey B passed on to Heaven,’ the caption, written by her husband, read.
TikTok star Bailey Hutchins has died at the age of 26 after a two-year battle with colon cancer
Hutchins’ husband Caden announced her passing on Saturday, February 8, saying she had died the previous night and sharing the above image
Hutchin’s TikTok account announced her death with a video of her wedding day
‘Although we selfishly wanted her here forever we are at peace knowing that she no longer has to endure any pain or suffering.’
The video has gathered 7.4million views. Hutchins’ sister also shared a post on Instagram to honor her following her death.
‘As of 2/7 at 10:30 pm, after a two year battle of a terrible disease, my beautiful sister gained her angel wings. There is nothing that can prepare you for a loss like this,’ Ashley Rolfes wrote.
‘She suffered greatly, but she hid it very well. She tried not to let cancer rule her life because she just wanted to be ‘normal’. She was too good for this world. I love you so much Ba, forever and always.’
Hutchins shared her journey with cancer treatment on her popular TikTok account, where she raised awareness about the early signs of the illness.
She was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastasis in 2023 at the age of 24.
The influencer used her situation to inspire others to look for early signs of cancer.
She was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastasis in 2023 at the age of 24
The cancer since spread to her peritoneum, the lining the abdominal cavity
Hutchins shared her journey with cancer treatment on her popular TikTok account
Her husband Caden posted a video on her TikTok account on January 26, saying Hutchins had been ‘a little out of energy lately’ and had spent the last weeks in the hospital undergoing two surgeries.
‘At this point now we’re just at home, focusing on healing and recovery,’ he said.
‘Overall she just wanted me to reach out and let you guys know she loves you so much,’ Caden added.
