The family of Irish influencer Jayda McCann has confirmed that she has passed away at the age of 24.
Jayda had been battling a rare form of cancer called PEComa and today her family posted a message on her Instagram Stories which read: ‘Just want to update you all on Jade’s situation; Jade passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning at 5.10am. We will put up a post in the near future with more details regarding her passing but for now her family would appreciate privacy until everything is in order. Thank you all for your support and continued kindness.’
Throughout the day, people have been paying tribute to Jayda online with many citing how she stayed so positive as she fought her illness…
https://twitter.com/mashdpadaterz/status/1187326997703385090
https://twitter.com/Nicole_Cummins1/status/1187338980053979139
https://twitter.com/say_naaaatin/status/1187334217606270976
Actually so sad after seeing that Jayda McCann passed away,such an inspirational woman sharing her story and still being positive despite having cancer it’s just so heartbreaking 🙁
— Erica (@Ericaboylan_x) October 24, 2019
I still can’t believe Jayda McCann lost her battle this morning to cancer, Life can be so cruel she was so inspirational & positive throughout her battle & smiled through her bad days, Following her story from the start & she’s defintely inspired me,heartbroken for her family💔
— AMY FAGAN 🤍 | (@AmyFaganx) October 24, 2019
I cant stop thinking about Jayda McCann. I genuinely used to pray for her all of the time, its unbelievably heartbreaking to hear she has passed. She was so inspiring and always so positive. Life is so so cruel and unfair at times. RIP beautiful girl ❤
— Niamh Hogg (@niamhhogg) October 24, 2019
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Jayda became known for documenting her cancer journey for her 60,000+ Instagram followers. She will clearly be sadly missed.