Popular TikTok star Maddy Baloy, known as @fruitsnackmaddy to her 446,000 followers, tragically passed away at the age of 26 after bravely battling terminal cancer. Maddy, who was a kindergarten teacher in Tampa, Florida, used her social media platforms to share her journey with the disease, touching the hearts of millions with her candid confessions.
Despite her diagnosis in 2023, Maddy did not let cancer stop her from living her life to the fullest. She continued to grocery shop, travel, and tick items off her bucket list, all while sharing her ups and downs with her followers on TikTok. Her fiancé, Louis Risher, revealed that Maddy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, surrounded by love.
Maddy’s battle with cancer began after experiencing stomach problems in the summer of 2022. After months of adjusting her diet, she was rushed to the hospital in February 2023, where doctors discovered cancerous tumors in her large intestine. Despite the devastating diagnosis, Maddy used TikTok as a platform to share her emotions and experiences as a young woman facing a terminal illness.
Through her videos, Maddy emphasized the importance of living life to the fullest and embracing every emotion. Her story touched the lives of many and served as a reminder to cherish every moment. Maddy Baloy may have passed away, but her legacy will live on through the words and memories she shared with her followers.
