TikTok star Rachel Yaffe has tragically passed away at the age of 27 following a courageous seven-year fight with liver cancer.The Maryland-based influencer died on October 11, shortly after sharing a poignant final update on social media where she spoke about feeling weak from radiation treatments.
Despite her struggles, Rachel's post was filled with positivity, though she admitted to having difficulty with her appetite.
She had been candid about her journey with cancer, regularly updating her TikTok followers on her condition. Rachel had previously opened up about the initial signs that led to her diagnosis.
In her late teens, she sensed something was amiss, initially suspecting it was just a gluten intolerance. But after seeking medical advice, she was swiftly sent to a specialist who discovered a 20cm tumour in her liver, reports the Mirror.