A young woman who died from a rare type of cancer is going viral on social media after her final poignant message was shared with the world online after her death.
Daniella Thackray’s post said: “If you’re reading this it means I lost my battle with cancer,” adding that her family shared a message on her behalf. added.
“First of all, I just want to say that not all cancers are caused by lifestyle choices. In my case, cancer developed in my bile ducts even though I was very healthy and active. Life was never the same again.”
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Mr. Shackley was said to have been in his 20s and died after battling bile duct carinoma.
This is a rare and aggressive cancer with no cure, she wrote in a message.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Thackray worked as a human resources professional in Leeds, England. Her last social media post has gained worldwide attention as users read her touching message and news outlets covered her story. (Daniella Thackray/LinkedIn)
Biliary carinoma is a cancer of the bile duct that usually occurs in people over 50 years of age. But it can occur at any age, as his clinic in Mayo, Minnesota, notes on its web page “Diseases and Symptoms.”
The group said the cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, making treatment “difficult”.
“It is my sincere hope that in the coming years more research will be done on this horribly cruel disease and more lives will be saved,” Thackray wrote.
“That being said, we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we react. I chose not to mourn the lives that were being lost, but instead to enjoy every moment I had left.”
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“As I have always said and believed, you should enjoy the little things in life and cherish every moment!” she also wrote. “Let’s be romantic in life! Do whatever makes you happy and don’t let anyone take away the joy of life…”
She continued, “I loved my life. Everything I achieved was everything I wanted. I loved my job, my fiancé, my family, my friends, my dog, and my future.” I loved the home we were buying and the future we were trying to build.”My fur baby, Leo, definitely came into my life to brighten my darkest days. ”
“So thank you to everyone who has made my life magical,” Thackray also wrote.
“Remember what I said about enjoying the little things?”
According to her LinkedIn profile, Thackray worked as a human resources professional in Leeds, England.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Newcastle University in Tyne, England. Her last posts were published on Facebook and LinkedIn last month.
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Friends, family and colleagues took to both platforms to express their deep sadness and praise Mr Thackray.
“Daniella, you were a beautiful woman inside and out,” one woman wrote under a post on Thackray’s Facebook page. “I loved working with you at Primark all those years ago. You brightened up my weekends! I’m so sorry that this has happened. I’m so sorry for you and your loved ones. My heart breaks when I think about it. May you rest in eternal peace.”
“Rest in peace Daniella, you were such a kind and wonderful person,” another woman said.
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“Rest in peace angel,” another wrote with a heart emoji. “You brought joy to my life, you always helped me and we always laughed! Cheer up, absolute queen.”
A family member commented: “Rest in peace Daniella of the Thackley family.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Thackray’s friends and family for comment.
Daniela Thackray (inset) recently passed away from a rare cancer in her 20s, according to public posts on Facebook and LinkedIn. Her family posted her final messages on both of her social media profiles, where she detailed how much she “loved” her life. (Image; Daniella Thackray/LinkedIn)
“Her selfless gift of wisdom and perspective was her final wish. This speaks volumes about her character and our collective loss,” a LinkedIn user commented on Thackray’s post.
“Daniela, I’m so sorry you had to leave so early,” the comment continued. “I’m so sorry your parents had to watch their child die. I’m so sorry Tom didn’t get to marry the love of her life. Rest in peace, beautiful angel. ”
Thackray ended her final post with a quote crediting Winnie the Pooh, while also mentioning her fiancé Tom.
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“If there’s a tomorrow when we’re not together, there’s something you always have to remember: You’re braver than you think, stronger than you look, smarter than you think. But The most important thing is that even if we are not together, we are separated…I will always be with you. ” – Winnie the Pooh
“Rest in peace, beautiful angel.” — Comment on LinkedIn
“And finally, to my dear and beautiful Tom, I love you and always will. Thank you for supporting me and bringing so much love and happiness into my life. Enjoy your life. You deserve it.”
Thackray’s post had garnered nearly 6,000 reposts on LinkedIn and 3,500 reactions on Facebook at the time of publication.
Multiple news outlets have covered the story around the world since her family shared it on her social accounts on February 23rd.
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