Influencer Jéssica Daugirdas, whose vibrant spirit won the hearts of many, has passed away at 35. Her battle with cancer, shared openly with her followers, concluded on Saturday. Over the last three years, Jéssica's journey was a beacon of hope and resilience, resonating deeply with her over 100,000 followers across various platforms.
Jéssica, hailing from Taperoá in Brazil's Bahia state, bravely documented her treatment and shared insightful advice on living with cancer. She was known for her uplifting take amidst adversity, with her TikTok bio cheerfully declaring, “Facing cancer with lightness!” and her Instagram profile reading, “Living out purpose amid pain. Living with an ostomy.”
“In His infinite wisdom, God has called to Himself our warrior, who fought bravely until the end with strength, faith, and courage,” her family conveyed in a heartfelt Instagram post announcing her passing.
Jéssica's battle against colorectal cancer included intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments. Despite initial successes, her condition eventually returned, a reality she faced with unwavering bravery and openness.
Her sister, Gabi, shared with TMZ that Jéssica was hospitalized in a high-dependency unit due to severe sepsis shortly before her passing. Her journey began at the age of 32 when she first noticed symptoms like lifelong constipation and blood in her stool, initially attributing them to hemorrhoids. A revealing colonoscopy led to the discovery of a significant polyp in her rectum.
Jéssica's strength was not only in her fight against the disease but also in her ability to connect with others, offering comfort and companionship through her social media presence.
The announcement of Jéssica's passing has stirred a wave of tributes from her devoted fans. The comment sections of her social media accounts overflow with messages of admiration and sorrow.
Many fans expressed their heartfelt condolences, with one stating, “I believed so much in her healing, so determined, confident,” while another wrote, “Jessica, I didn’t know her personally, but she seemed to be part of my family even without knowing her. May Jesus receive her with open arms.”
The poignant tributes highlight the deep impact Jéssica had on those who followed her journey. Her enduring messages of courage and hope continue to inspire, even after her passing. “Our baby girl has been laid to rest,” one fan poignantly noted, summing up the sentiment shared by many.