Gone too soon.
Beloved TikToker Anna Grace Phelan died on May 23 following a brief battle with brain cancer. She was only 19.
Her family announced the sad news on her account, writing in part:
It is with great sadness to announce that our beautiful daughter, Anna Grace Phelan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult battle with cancer and bore witness to her powerful testimony of faith.
Phelan, who was diagnosed with an inoperable stage four glioblastoma, documented her cancer journey on her TikTok account with more than 140,000 followers.
Anna Grace Phelan’s Funeral Details Revealed
Per the obituary, a funeral service for Phelan will be held on Thursday, May 29, at Galilee Christian Church, followed by her burial in the church cemetery. Prior to the service, a visitation is scheduled from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
Those wishing to send flowers or memorial gifts are encouraged to direct them to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign set up for the TikTok star has already raised over $66,000 toward its $100,000 goal.
Phelan first shared her symptoms on TikTok in July 2024, which included numbness on the left side of her face and her right leg. An MRI scan showed she had a lesion on her brain. Later, a brain biopsy confirmed she had an aggressive brain tumor called a glioblastoma.
In her final days, Phelan spent more time with her loved ones. She also opened up to her followers that her tumor had grown and was inoperable.
“Keep me in your prayers,” she said in another video. “Thank you all so much.”
Tributes Pour In For The TikTok Star
Meanwhile, fans showed their love and support with heartfelt messages and tributes for the late TikTok star.
One fan wrote, “She showed so many people that even in your darkest days being faithful in God will bring you all the joy you need. May you rest in peace sweet Anna Grace.”
Another commented, “Anna Grace inspired me so much in the short time I was able to follow her. My prayers go out to her family.”
A fan also said, “I check her profile every single day to see how she’s doing. I am extremely sorry for y’all’s loss! Anna Grace was an amazing girl, & she will always be with y’all. Her kind heart was contagious. Rest in peace, beautiful angel.”
Meanwhile, another TikTok user wrote, “Anna Grace today you became the most beautiful guardian angel to those who had the opportunity to love and be loved by you. I hope you’re dancing with the angels and singing songs of praise as you are finally out of pain.”
Phelan was survived by her parents, William “Buddy” Phelan and Nadine Phelan, brother Harper Phelan, grandparents, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Beloved TikToker Passes Away At 19 & Tributes Pour In