NANNY 911 and TikTok star Deborah Finck has sadly died at the age of 57.
The TV and social media star, who appeared on Nanny 911 in 2005, died on January 14, after a five-year-long battle with rare form of cancer.
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Leiomyosarcoma, also known as LMS, is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the smooth muscles of the body.
According to Mayo Clinic: “Leiomyosarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma. Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad group of cancers that begin in the connective tissues. Connective tissues connect, support and surround other body structures.”
Deborah, who was a mother-of-six, with her having brought up the three sets of twins, was initially misdiagnosed before her cancer diagnosis.
And now it has been revealed that the Nanny 911 star shared a harrowing post online just one day before her death on January 14.
On January 13, Deborah responded to a follower who thanked her for helping him battle anxiety and PTSD.
“It meant a lot to me that you shared that,” Deborah replied to the follower.
She went on: “I sit here and I think, ‘Why me? … What have I done in this world to make a difference?’ And maybe this was my purpose.
“You have a lot to live for. You have a lot of people still out there for you, and I don’t want to go anywhere either. I really don’t.”
Deborah had been posting about her cancer battle since 2020, with her often being open and honest about her illness.
Though her health battle began with a persistent cough in 2019.
The cough then saw Deborah get a misdiagnosis of bronchitis before discovering a mass in her pulmonary artery through a CT scan following an accident.
DEBORAH’S CANCER BATTLE
She was then diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma, and underwent several treatments like open-heart surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Despite Deborah undergoing many different treatments, her cancer returned multiple times.
The TV star and mother-of-six then went into hospice care earlier this year.
Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness. Your support means the world to us.
Katerina Finck
One of Deborah’s six kids Katerina, has taken to social media following her mother’s death.
SWEET TRIBUTE FROM DAUGHTER
Katerina has shared some sweet snaps of her mother, with her asking followers to make donations to the Ronald McDonald House caring for sick kids and their families in lieu of sending flowers.
“To my mommy, my best friend, my sunshine—thank you for everything you’ve done for me,” Katerina began in the emotional caption.
“You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for.
“You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up.
“You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love.”
She went on: “You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me.”
Katerina signed off by saying: “Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness. Your support means the world to us.
“In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Ronald McDonald House in her honor.”
FANS SEND LOVE
Reacting to the emotional post, one fan penned: “I’m so so sorry for your loss. Your mommy was the epitome of courage beauty and bravery. Her smile was incredible and it never faulted. Sending love to you and your family xx.”
While another said: “She was amazing. A fighter and an inspiration to so many. She is now your angel! She will take care of you always.”
Deborah starred on Nanny 911 in 2005, in series one, episode eight. The episode was titled The Finck Family.
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