Bella Thomson, a beloved TikTok influencer known for her infectious personality and resilience in battling health challenges, passed away on July 14, 2024, at 4:19 p.m. ET. Her mother, Kyla Thomson, announced the news alongside a poignant video of Bella dancing in a purple dress.
“Our brave girl left her legacy here on earth to dance on streets of gold,” Kyla Thomson expressed in her heartfelt announcement. “Bella passed peacefully in our arms. Please keep her name on your lips, her memories alive, and her bravery in your hearts. Please share with us every detail of how she touched your life or kept you brave.”
Bella gained fame on TikTok for her vibrant spirit while contending with severe health issues, including Hirschsprung’s disease and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Hirschsprung’s disease affects the colon, causing difficulties in passing stool, as described by the Mayo Clinic. Bella underwent a successful bowel transplant last August, recovering faster than expected.
Recently, Bella faced complications from a viral lung infection, prompting doctors to place her in a medically induced coma at Toronto’s SickKids hospital. Despite efforts to stabilize her health, Bella’s condition did not improve.
Reflecting on her daughter’s impact, Kyla shared on Instagram last Sunday that Bella continued to fight despite her challenges. “I don’t know which way things are gonna go,” Kyla had written, illustrating the uncertainty surrounding Bella’s health in her final days.
In a subsequent statement to People magazine following Bella’s passing, Kyla Thomson expressed the profound loss: “Everything is hard without her. Please help me let the world know I need them to share with us how Bella touched their lives, helped them, or how she lives on in their hearts and lives.”
Bella Thomson leaves behind a legacy of courage and joy, remembered fondly by her community of supporters for her unwavering spirit and positive impact on those around her.