Mama June's daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell seen dancing in video weeks before death from cancer
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a devastating turn of events, Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, 29, died on Saturday after bravely battling terminal cancer since January. The heartbreaking news was shared by her mother, Mama June, on Sunday night.
However, just a month before her untimely demise, Anna seemed to be in high spirits as she shared a joyful cooking video on TikTok.
Anna's last moments of joy
Anna, diagnosed with stage four adrenal carcinoma, exhibited resilience and joy in her final days. In a TikTok video, she could be seen happily dancing in her kitchen while preparing spaghetti.
The casual and lighthearted clip showcased Anna's radiant smile and her passion for sharing simple pleasures with her followers.
Captioning the post, she wrote: "Finally figured out the voiceover. I hope y'all enjoy spaghetti dinner."
@annamariecardwe39 Finally figured out the voiceover. I hope y’all enjoy spaghetti dinner. 🍝
♬ original sound - annamariecardwe39
Fans flooded the comments section expressing their shock and grief over the news, and reminiscing about Anna's vivacity in the video. Little did they know that this cheerful moment would be one of her last public appearances.
Keeping things casual, Anna wore a tie-dye shirt in black and orange in the video.
One user wrote, "Heart is broken. Praying for your family. R.I.P, sweetheart," while another user wrote, "Can’t believe this video was only from last month Rest in paradise.."
Mama June's heartfelt announcement
Mama June took to Instagram to announce Anna's passing, sharing a family photo and expressing the deep sorrow felt by the entire family. Anna, a mother of two young daughters, had fought against adrenal carcinoma affecting her liver, kidney, and lung.
Mama June said: "With the 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 hell 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. We love y’all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family doing this difficult time #mamajune #prayers #cancersucks #family."
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The news of Anna's death prompted heartfelt tributes from fans and family, with her sister Honey Boo Boo (Alana Thompson) paying a poignant tribute on social media.
Honey Boo Boo shared the family's final moments with Anna, emphasizing the pain of watching her sister battle the disease and expressing the shattered heart felt by the family.