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26th May 2025

TikToker dies at 19 after battle with cancer

Aine Goulding

TikToker Anna Grace Phelan passed away from her battle with cancer

TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan has sadly died after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

Posted on TikTok by her mother Nadine Phelan, the statement read:

“Dear friends and family,”

“It is with great sadness to announce that our beautiful daughter, Anna Grace Phelan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

“So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith.”

The statement also read that details of the funeral arrangements will follow.

Phelan shared her journey fighting cancer on social media. 

In August 2024, she shared how she began feeling numbness on the left side of her face and the right side of her legs. 

@phelann.annaa I wanted to share this with everyone who has been wondering and hopefully this will help someone going through medical challenges as well #fypp #godisgood #medicaltiktok ♬ I Wanna Know Jesus – Josué Novais Piano Worship

It was confirmed that Phelan had a grade IV brain tumour in September 2024.

Phelan was surrounded by friends and family in one of her final posts on TikTok; the caption read: “sweet moments”

Tributes have been pouring in following the death of the beloved TikTok star.

One fan wrote, “Your sweet girl touched this stranger’s heart tremendously.”

“You were a light and a soldier until the very end. Your legacy is in the thousands of lives you touched,” another added.

Another also praised Anna for inspiring so many people.

The fan wrote, “You inspired so many and you will NEVER forget a second be forgotten.”

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