Nicky Newman, a beloved influencer and cancer campaigner from Guildford, Surrey, passed away at the age of 35 due to secondary breast cancer. Her passing was announced on Instagram by her husband Alex, with a post that Nicky had pre-written. The post has since garnered more than 250,000 likes.
Newman was known for her positive outlook and resilience in the face of adversity. Despite her diagnosis, she chose to document her treatment journey, capturing the attention of some 300,000 followers online. Her posts often brought joy to her followers and raised awareness about the realities of living with cancer.
Celebrities including Stacey Solomon and Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden have paid tribute to Newman. Solomon wrote on Instagram: “Never has a star shone brighter. I’m so grateful to have known you. I promise to go grab life and make the most of every single second of every day”.
Newman’s passing has left a profound impact on many, and her legacy of positivity and resilience continues to inspire others. In her post announcing her death, she urged people to give their loved ones the “biggest squeezes” and wrote: “If you’re reading this it means I have died, I made it 5 & half years though, not bad for a stage 4 breastie ey”
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Written by: Phetolo Sematha
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