10-Year-Old TikTok Star Bella Thompson Dies After Viral Lung Infection

10 year old Tiktok Star Bella Thompson Bella Brave viral infection Medically-induced coma

By E.Baloyo , Parent Herald Jul 16, 10:30 pm

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Bella Thompson, a 10-year-old TikTok star named Bella Brave, sadly died shortly after being placed in a medically-induced coma.

Bella, who amassed a large audience for her uplifting videos while fighting three severe genetic disorders, passed away peacefully in her parents' embrace, as shared by her mother, Kyla, in a touching online message on Sunday.

Bella's Brave Journey

Bella's journey had a profound impact on many people as she faced multiple health struggles with incredible courage.

Bella's followers were deeply touched by her story of resilience and courage, despite being born with Hirschsprung's disease, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), and cartilage hair hypoplasia.

In 2014, Kyla, Bella's mom, started recording Bella's medical experiences and posting about their daily challenges and successes on social networking sites.

The family's transparency and Bella's steadfast determination motivated countless individuals, transforming her into a symbol of optimism and encouragement.

Bella was put into an induced coma due to a viral infection in her lungs that caused a fast decline in her health.

Physicians believed she could have developed Bronchiolitis Obliterans, a blockage in the tiniest lung airways caused by inflammation, possibly triggered by the immune system.

A Legacy of Courage

Through a heartfelt social media post, Kyla shared the heartbreaking news of Bella's death, describing their brave daughter's legacy on earth and her transition to a more peaceful place. Bella peacefully departed while in the embrace of her parents.

She urged Bella's supporters to preserve her legacy by exchanging tales of how Bella had influenced them and motivated them to display courage.

Kyla stressed that Bella would like everyone to keep in mind the significance of love, courage, and the simple happiness of holding a cherished plush toy, no matter how old you are.

Bella's significant medical needs were apparent since she was born. Bella's significant medical requirements were apparent since she was born.

Shortly after Bella was born, she was diagnosed with Hirschsprung's complaint and had to suffer multiple surgeries to remove the parts of her bowel that weren't working.

At 11 months old, she was also set up to have SCID, making her largely susceptible to infections. A bone marrow transplant was essential in treating this condition when the case was 15 months old.

Bella's third diagnosis, which is cartilage hair hypoplasia, impacted her growth and physical development, resulting in her having the height of a significantly younger child.

Although faced with these difficult obstacles, Bella's lively personality and passion for life stood out, making her a popular presence on TikTok.

A Community Mourns

The online community feels a significant void due to Bella's passing. Ryan Reynolds, a Canadian actor, expressed his sympathies during a visit to Bella following her bowel transplant at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

The video of Reynolds sitting beside Bella's hospital bed became popular online, receiving over 3 million likes. When Kyla looked back on Bella's life, she felt thankful for the help they got from individuals globally.

Kyla explained to CJME, a Canadian radio station, that Bella's three conditions are rare individually, and having them all together is extremely uncommon.

Bella's story emphasized the need for raising awareness about rare genetic conditions and showcased the remarkable resilience of those affected by them.

Before her passing, Bella described her vision of heaven as a vast castle made of clouds with God present. Her legacy remains an inspiration, highlighting the enduring power of bravery and love.