Days before she lost her battle to colon cancer, 26-year-old Bailey Hutchins shared her last TikTok post from her hospital bed with continued positivity.

For two years the social media influencer inspired millions with her journey and when she died on February 7, the online community mourned her death, “crying for a stranger” they had never met.

On January 31, 2023, Caden Hutchins shared an upsetting post on Instagram where he shared some shocking news about his then girlfriend, Bailey Hutchins, who was 24 at the time.

“The past week has been a rollercoaster, Baileys’ health has declined to a point where we had no other option but to bring her into the ER,” he writes, explaining that after emergency surgery, part of Bailey’s colon was removed and “determined cancerous.”

“Bailey is now diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer, our next step is kicking cancers ass. I know with persistence, positivity, and determination Bailey will push through this. She’s a young, healthy, strong person that’s going to look cancer in the face and put an end to it.”

Resilience

Bailey, a registered nurse and beloved TikTok creator, spent the next two years of her life turning personal hardship into a powerful message of awareness and hope.

Instead of retreating in fear, she chose to use social media to encourage early cancer screenings, share candid updates about her treatment, and remind her followers to live life with resilience and gratitude.

Through heartfelt videos, she educated her followers about the symptoms of colon cancer, the importance of early diagnosis, and the realities of treatment. She balanced raw honesty with an unshakable spirit, always finding a reason to smile, dance, or express gratitude – no matter how tough things got.

‘I’m alive’

Though the initial diagnosis was Stage 3 cancer, it progressed to Stage 4 with peritoneal metastasis, meaning it had spread to the lining of her abdominal cavity. Despite the grim prognosis, Bailey continued to fight with everything she had, refusing to let the disease define her spirit.

As her health declined in early 2025, she continued updating her followers – until her final post on January 19, where she shared a TikTok clip from her hospital bed.

“Don’t mind my hair, I look crazy right now…We’re back with the crazy hair,” she starts. “But yeah, I’m not going to share any updates on what’s actually going on with me, I just can’t, I just cannot. But I’m here. And I’m alive,” she reassured her concerned fans.

In the days that followed, Caden – who made Bailey his wife in November 2023 – took over her account to keep supporters informed, sharing on January 26 that they were taking things “day by day” and expressing Bailey’s deep gratitude for everyone who had supported her along the way.

‘Her story will live on’

On February 8, Bailey’s husband announced on social media that his wife, 26, died the night before.

“Last night our Bailey B passed on to Heaven. Although we selfishly wanted her here forever we are at peace knowing that she no longer has to endure any pain or suffering…Bailey fought so hard these past 2 years,” Caden captions the TikTok clip that’s been viewed 10 million times.

Tributes pour in for Bailey Hutchins, a beacon of hope and resilience. Her husband, Caden, shared a heartfelt post honoring her radiant spirit. Fans mourn her loss, calling her an “angel on Earth” who inspired many. As loved ones grieve, Bailey’s legacy of strength and love lives on.