Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, the eldest daughter of reality TV star Mama June Shannon, has died. She was 29 years old. Mama June confirmed the news via Instagram on Sunday.
“With broken hearts we announce that [Anna Cardwell] He is no longer with us,” Shannon wrote alongside a family photo. “She passed away at my home last night peacefully at 11:12 pm.”
“She put up a hell of a fight for 10 months, passed away with her family around her like she didn’t and we will update you all with more information as we get it today,” he continued. “We love you all and continue to pray and think for our family at this difficult time.”
The news of Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s death comes after an earlier Instagram post by Mama June asking fans to keep her family in their thoughts as her eldest daughter’s battle with cancer continued.
The 29-year-old, who appeared in Toddlers and tiaras and Here comes baby boo boo along with Mama June and her younger sister, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January. She was still undergoing treatment for the disease at the time of her death.
“We are all asking for prayers for our family as we go through this process. We truly appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers and will update you whenever we can to know that all of your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this time,” Shannon wrote.
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson mourns the death of her sister Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell
Following the death of Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, 18-year-old Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson wrote a touching tribute to her older sister on Instagram.
“This is a post I wish I didn’t have to make,” Thompson wrote alongside the same image used in Mama June’s post. “Last night we all surrounded Anna with love and let her know it was okay to leave. Unfortunately, around 11pm, Anna took her last breath.”
“Anna was in a lot of pain last night, but now, as a family, we all know she is at peace,” he continued. “I really don’t know what to say because my heart is completely broken. Watching my 29-year-old sister fight this horrible disease last year has not been easy. Anna was a fighter and she still is.”
“Lord, please hold your two babies and our family as the next few days will make all of this come true. I’m so glad you waited until I was home to take your last breath! I would have loved for you to see me in college, but I know you will always cheer me on in heaven!
“We will all ensure that his legacy lives on forever,” Thompson concluded. “And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you were never gone! The sky looks a little different today. We will always love you Ana. You hit me hard with the only Anna of hers, but I know you are in a better place now and free of pain forever!
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