Terminally ill 24-year-old’s posthumous video is a powerful reminder to cherish every moment

Most of us dream of living life to the fullest, but only a handful of people manage to achieve this feat. Embracing life's richness and finding joy in the present are key to creating meaningful memories. Reflecting this spirit, a woman diagnosed with a rare form of cancer recently left a beautiful posthumous message to inspire others. The 24-year-old Bella Bradford—who was popularly known on TikTok as @bellabradford0—bid a touching farewell to her followers through her final "Get Ready with Me" video.

Bella began by thanking the online community for being an integral part of her journey. The terminal cancer patient, who passed away on October 15, recorded the message shortly before her death. The posthumous video, shared weeks later on her account, showed Bella wishing her millions of followers to live "beautiful and amazing lives." “I have terminal cancer, and unfortunately, by now, my life has come to an end, and I’ve passed away,” Bella said. Despite her difficulty speaking, her courage and determination in delivering the goodbye message earned widespread admiration on the platform.

Bella's page frequently showcased unboxings and fashion try-ons, with the digital content creator often sharing her love for style. "But I wanted to do one final ‘Get Ready With Me,'" she said. "I love doing these, and I love fashion." Before revealing her final look, Bella donned an oversized blue gown and a beautiful nightdress with matching slippers. Her unique fashion sense was evident in her last impactful social media post. Bella also highlighted a St. Agni dress, calling it "one of my all-time favorites," and paired it with a cardigan, ballet flats and a baseball cap.

As a seasoned fashion and lifestyle influencer, Bella included the outfit's brand details in the description of her inspiring selfie video. “Thank you guys so much for this wild and wonderful ride. I hope you all have beautiful and amazing lives, and I wish all the best for every single one of you,” she said before blowing a kiss. In the posthumous video description, she expressed immense gratitude: “Thank you for all your love and support throughout my final stages of life. I am so grateful.” Bella added that “filming these videos truly brought her a sense of purpose in my final few months.” The act of influencing also helped her connect with what she described as “a very kind community of people.”

“I wish you all a beautiful life, and please remember to live each day with as much significance as the next. What a privilege it is to grow old,” remarked Bella, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her jaw muscle. She also expressed her gratitude to the community for accepting her as a content creator and acknowledging her work. “I really felt excited each day to jump on here and connect over our shared love of life and fashion,” she concluded. Her heartfelt words sparked an outpouring of emotional tributes from thousands of people.

@jackystoyreview wrote, “I only hope that if I ever have a terminal illness, I can go through that journey with as much grace as you have. Rest easy, love.” “I wish I would’ve found her page sooner. My heart goes out to anyone who cared about her and loved her. You can tell what a radiant light she was,” @kileymur0416 added. “‘What a privilege it is to grow old,’ in the caption, hit me hard. I will stop complaining about being almost 60. Rest in eternal peace, Bella,” @jospenc12 shared.

If you missed the inspiring journey of the late Bella Bradford, explore her fashion and lifestyle content on TikTok (@bellabradford0).