'So unfortunate': Tributes pour in as Anna Cardwell's death coincides with her younger daughter Kylee's birthday

Anna Cardwell was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer in January 2023 that had spread to her liver, spleen, and lungs
PUBLISHED DEC 11, 2023
Anna Cardwell (L) is survived by her two beloved daughters -- Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, 8 (Anna Cardwell/Facebook)
Anna Cardwell (L) is survived by her two beloved daughters -- Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, 8 (Anna Cardwell/Facebook)

MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA: Reality television personality Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell died on December 9, 2023, at the age of 29 after a 10-month battle with adrenal cancer. Her death coincided tragically with her younger daughter Kylee's 8th birthday.

A statement by Cardwell's mother "Mama June" Shannon confirmed that she died at 11:12 pm at Shannon's home in Milledgeville, Georgia, surrounded by her family.

Cardwell was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer in January 2023 that had spread to her liver, spleen, and lungs. She appeared alongside her family on the TLC shows 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' and 'Mama June: From Not to Hot', which documented her life and raising her two daughters -- Kaitlyn (11) and Kylee (8), according to TODAY.



 

Anna Cardwell died the same day as her daughter Kylee's 8th birthday

According to the statement, Cardwell died on the day of her daughter Kylee's 8th birthday in a devastating twist of fate. Shannon had been providing periodic updates on her daughter's health after going public with the cancer diagnosis and the aggressive treatments.

Just a few weeks after the diagnosis, Cardwell posted on Facebook about attending Kylee's school recital, saying she couldn't believe she was going to “have a middle schooler and a second grader." She added poignantly, "Give me a minute while I go cry my eyes out I am so proud of my girls and everything they have accomplished.”

Throughout the years, Cardwell frequently posted loving tributes to her two girls, celebrating their accomplishments and milestones. The outpouring of grief from fans and statements by family members highlight the deep love Cardwell had for her daughters.

Caldwell's rude behavior has been linked to her battle against cancer. (Instagram/annamarie35)
Anna Cardwell died on the same day as her daughter Kylee's 8th birthday (Instagram/@annamarie35)

Anna Cardwell leaves behind two young daughters

Cardwell leaves behind her beloved daughters Kaitlyn and Kylee. At the start of 2022, she shared a video with her children and husband Eldridge Toney, writing, “So happy I get (to) love my babies and Eldridge another year." The clip included selfies with Kaitlyn using silly photo filters.

In July 2022, Cardwell celebrated Kaitlyn's 10th birthday, posting a slideshow of photos over the years. She praised her “crazy and silly and smart girl,” marveling at how mature she'd become, saying “She is 10 going (on) 20 but I love her so much."

Cardwell described youngest daughter Kylee as “nothing but personality and craziness," saying she inherited her own sweetness. Last April, Cardwell shared photos from a special mother-daughter day of boating and fishing with Kylee, wishing she didn't have to work Saturdays.

When Kylee graduated kindergarten in May, Cardwell uploaded a photo, proudly and wistfully announcing she had a first grader now. “She is so smart,” Cardwell wrote, adding, “Excuse me while I go cry because I am getting old."

(Anna Cardwell/Facebook)
Anna Cardwell has left behind her two young daughters -- Kaitlyn and Kylee (Anna Cardwell/Facebook)

Tributes pour in as news of Anna Cardwell's death spreads on social media

As word of Cardwell’s untimely death spread, tributes immediately began pouring in on social media from saddened fans. One fan wrote on X, “May she rest in peace. So unfortunate for the family.”



 

Another grieving fan said, “Oh no!!! Rest in peace icon.” A third emotional tribute read, “Oh poor her, cancer plucking lots of young folks this days. May she rest in peace.”



 



 

Another devastated fan offered condolences, writing, “RIP, and May the lord bring comfort to the family.” Summing up the tremendous outpouring of grief, one fan wrote simply, “This is so incredibly sad. She was way too young. Rest in Peace.”



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

MORE STORIES

The post Khloe Kardashian liked featured Charlie Kirk speaking with a fan at an event about his devout Christian faith
Sep 13, 2025
Whitney Cummings sparked widespread outrage after posting a controversial tweet about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Sep 13, 2025
Prince Harry was spotted entering King Charles’s London residence, months after saying his father had ignored his calls
Sep 11, 2025
Rosie O'Donnell said Ellen DeGeneres’ friendship denial hurt so much she printed T-shirts for her staff reading, 'I don’t know Rosie, we’re not friends'
Sep 10, 2025
A post alleged that Karoline Leavitt called Patti LaBelle 'just a singer,' leading LaBelle to deliver a seven-word response that froze the studio
Sep 10, 2025
Jennifer Lopez feels free channeling emotions into music, but Ben Affleck is embarrassed and sees it as crossing a line, according to the source
Sep 9, 2025
Howard Stern added that he missed last week’s show due to illness, not contract talks, and addressed rumors of being fired from his own show
Sep 9, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement in August 2025 triggered a wave of pregnancy chatter after an ultrasound photo went viral
Sep 9, 2025
Ed Sheeran, 34, revealed that he was leaving Suffolk with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter
Sep 9, 2025
From Ice Spice’s chaotic corset to Paris Hilton’s flame dress, see the celebs who landed on the worst-dressed list at the 2025 VMAs
Sep 8, 2025