Key Points Summary โ Anna Grace Phelan Dies
- TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan has died at 19.
- She was diagnosed with brain cancer less than a year ago.
- Phelan shared her battle publicly, gaining 140K followers.
- She credited her faith in Jesus during her illness.
- The tumor was an inoperable grade 4 glioma.
- Her last videos showed moments with friends and family.
- Funeral services will be held May 29 in Georgia.
Anna Grace Phelan Dies After Brave Cancer Fight at 19
TikTok sensation Anna Grace Phelan has passed away, leaving a wave of heartbreak across the internet. Her family announced her death on Saturday, May 24, through her TikTok account.
Teen TikTok Star Loses Battle with Brain Cancer
Anna Grace, 19, died on Friday, May 23, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. According to her obituary, she passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.
โIt is with great sadness to announce that our beautiful daughter, Anna Grace Phelan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,โ her parents wrote in a heartfelt message.
The Georgia native captured the hearts of thousands as she documented her battle online.
The Diagnosis that Changed Everything
Phelan was set to begin college last summer when strange symptoms beganโnumbness on one side of her face and leg. A rushed MRI revealed a brain lesion. After a biopsy, doctors confirmed a devastating diagnosis: grade 4 glioma.
From that moment on, her life became a public journey of faith, strength, and struggle.
Faith in the Face of Fear
โThis is definitely the hardest news Iโve ever received,โ Phelan said in a TikTok posted in September 2024. โBy all means, this is not easy. Just going to trust in the Lord and try and keep pushing forward.โ
As her condition worsened, Phelan remained transparent. She shared the highs and lowsโradiation therapy, breathing struggles, and dizzy spellsโwith raw honesty.
She Gained a Loyal Following
Despite her prognosis, she built a devoted audience of nearly 140,000 followers on TikTok. Fans tuned in to hear her words of faith and encouragementโeven when she was weak.
Her final videos showed her enjoying simple joys. On May 15, she posted about a backyard party with friends. Just a day earlier, she acknowledged her tumor had grown and was now inoperable.
โKeep me in your prayers,โ she said gently. โThank you all so much.โ
A Life of Love and Legacy
Anna Grace was a receptionist at a local medical practice and deeply involved in her church. She was known for her kindness, warmth, and unshakable faith.
She leaves behind her parents, William โBuddyโ Phelan and Nadine Phelan, her brother Harper, and a loving extended family.
Familyโs Message to Supporters
โThank you for the countless thousands of prayers for healing and peace,โ the Phelans wrote. โMay we all rejoice with the assurance that she is in Heaven now, and she has been healed.โ
Her family will hold a funeral in Jefferson, Georgia, on May 29 to honor her memory.
A Brave Teen Who Inspired Thousands
Anna Graceโs story wasnโt just about cancer. It was about courage, community, and belief. Her voiceโgentle, genuine, and grounded in faithโechoed across TikTok and far beyond.
While she may be gone, her message of hope endures.