Social media star Brie Bird dies at 9 following stage 4 cancer battle: An inspiration to so many
Brie Bird has died at just 9 years old.The social media star died on Thursday after a five-year battle with neuroblastoma cancer.“You are the miracle! Your purpose on earth was fulfilled, and it was the most sacred privilege to escort you home,” her family posted to Instagram on Friday.“You brought people to Christ, you showed the world that God is good, and your light shined to all corners of the earth.
We love you for eternity!“We will never stop sharing your story.Please come visit us often.
Your bedroom door is always open, and we’ll leave the playroom light on,” their message continued.“We will look for you in all the details, especially the dragonfly’s.”The caption concluded: “You did it Brielle, you did everything with grace! I can only imagine the incredible reunion, and I’m so jealous; but I know you ran straight to Jesus.
.Thank you for being an inspiration to so many.”Many followers flocked to the comments section to share their condolences.
“Oh my heart.This post took my breath away.
Kendra, I have no words.My mama heart aches so deeply for yours,” one user penned.
“Brielle, you precious sweet angel, you are so loved.You have changed so many lives.
Merry Christmas in your healed body celebrating with Jesus, sweet baby girl ”A second follower added: “Oh Kendra and family.We rejoice for Brielle and we weep for you all.
We are hugging you SO TIGHTLY.He has her.
He has her wrapped so tightly now.”Bird was first diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2020.At the time, the media personality’s mom, Kendra, announced to followers that doctors located an 8-centimeter tumor in Bird’s abdomen.
Two years later, the young star was cancer free but by 2024, the disease had returned.“I hope you never have to tell your child that the cancer is back,” Kendra wrote on Instagram in January 2024.“When Brielle was 4, she knew she was hurting, but the hospital was exciting! They had toys to distract her during every sta...