'Absolutely saddening': Alana Thompson's heartfelt tribute to sister Anna Cardwell leaves fans emotional

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson honored her sister Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell.

The 18-year-old former child actress shared a poignant tribute on Instagram on Sunday, December 10, in memory of Cardwell, the 29-year-old 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' alum who tragically passed away after battling cancer, according to reports by Okmagazine.

'Last night we all surrounded Anna with love'

Thompson started the caption with a picture of her departed sister and her family, "This is one post I wish I didn't have to make 💔 Last night we all surrounded Anna with love & let her know it was okay to go."

The reality star penned, "Unfortunately, around 11 pm, Anna took her last breath. Anna was in so much pain last night, but now, as a family, we all know she is at peace. I don't know what to say as my heart is completely broken."

Thompson added, "Watching my 29-year-old sister this last year battle this horrible disease hasn't been easy. Anna was a fighter & still is. Lord, please wrap your arms around her 2 babies & our family, as the next couple of days will make this all a reality."

"I'm so glad that you waited til I was home to take your last breath! I would've loved for you to get to see me graduate college, but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven! We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever," she continued.

"And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left!" Thompson concluded. "The sky looks a little bit different today. We will always love you, Anna 💔. You hit me hard with this one, Anna, but I know you're in a better place now and pain-free forever!"

Anna  Cardwell died on December 10

Mama June shared the heartbreaking news on social media on Sunday, December 10. The 44-year-old matriarch conveyed, "With a breaking heart, we are announcing that @annamarie35 is no longer with us."

"She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11:12 pm. She gave one h--- of a fight for 10 months she passed away with her family around her like she won't and we will be updating y'all with more information as we get it today,"

she continued. "We love y’all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family during this difficult time."

Fans react to Alana's emotional tribute to Anna Cardwell

As soon as Alana posted the tribute post, fans expressed their empathy towards Anna.

One of the users chimed, "I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss! So heartbreaking!"

Another user penned, "She can finally rest easy and cancer-free. The pain has ended and that’s the best thing to think about. It’s okay to be sad as long as you need to. It’s always a blessing to have such a fighter as a guardian angel. Prayers to your family and her kiddos. Her light shines through them."

A user stated, "Absolutely saddening, my deepest condolences to you and your family."