24-year-old influencer Jayda McCann has died after battle with rare form of cancer

24-year-old influencer Jayda McCann has passed away.

The popular beauty and wellbeing influencer passed away early this morning after a battle with PEComa, a rare form of cancer.

Jayda, also known as Jade, had amassed an Instagram following of almost 60k as she documented her treatment process.

 

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Her family shared a statement on social media this morning, confirming the tragic news.

“Just want to update you all on Jade’s situation; Jade passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning at 5.10 am. We will put up a post in the near future with more details regarding her passing but for now, her family would appreciate privacy until everything is in order. Thank you for all your support and continued kindness”.

John Connors, an actor and close friend of Jayda’s paid an emotional tribute, describing her as an “incredible singer and songwriter”.

He spoke of a documentary film he has been working on, paying tribute to Jayda’s journey and also expressed his sadness for Jayda’s family at this difficult time.

 

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I woke up this morning to the news that my dear good friend Jade McCann has passed away in the early hours of the morning. Jade had talent to burn and unlimited potential for life. She was an incredible singer, song writer and she was so articulate and charismatic too. She could of made it big in a number of careers. She was a warrior in every sense of the word and fought hard to the end. Myself and my friend @tiernanwill1 have been documenting Jade and her family’s story the past 18 months. This documentary film is for her and is a part of her very important legacy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jade’s mother, father, brother, boyfriend and the rest of her loved ones who are missing her today. I’ll never forget you Jade and the great times we had. My performance tonight onstage is for you x Rest in peace my friend. XXX

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