He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. "It's being happy with what I'm going to do, being happy with the people I want to be with, but it's hard.". "This past week was one of the best yet and my heart is so full not only was I able to spend Thanksgiving with my family (last year was a bust, thanks Covid) but I was able to bring @thomasajacobs home to meet the most important people in my life and show him all of the special Minnesotan places that made me who I am today," she wrote alongside a lovely couples shot of the pair. He was diagnosed with a sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. Bless you all, we just want to celebrate Dan's life and all he meant to us as a family.'. "It was horrendous. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She wrote of the highs and lows- from the pain of seeing him go through surgery and feeling his tumour growing - to staying up in hospital in the early hours of the morning watching movies and making the nurses laugh. Ex-Wetherspoons worker shares the dishes he 'never ate' - and would 'always avoid'. There will be good days and bad days. But the numerous hospital visits and side effects of treatment did have a huge impact. Becca Kufrin isn't letting a little cold weather get in the way of having a blast with boyfriend Thomas Jacobs . Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters, even sent the pair a congratulations message after the wedding in a video shared on Instagram. Daniel was monitored every three months, often having surgery each time new lumps appeared. Trivia "He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said 'I do'.". He was born to be one. SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan's independence plan met with grumbles. 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We cried. "It's being happy with what I'm going to do, being happy with the people I want to be with, but it's hard.". YouTube star Dan Thomas loses cancer fight. . The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. Alloa wonderkid on fledgling career in Scottish football as he looks to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. Becca Thomas/@kissedbyafox After all of these adventures, we decided to have an even bigger one - we got married on September 12 th, 2018, after he asked me to marry him just a few weeks earlier on August 21, 2018. After his diagnosis in 2015, Dan went through every emotion possible. In the video, which can be seen at the top of the article, Dave wishes Dan and Becca congratulations as well as wishing him well. Becca pledged to stay by his side every step of the way - and the couple's story spread across the world. In July, Dan told BirminghamLive how Grohl had invited him to join the band on their Canadian tour this autumn. But I tell you what waking up next to my wife everyday now is going to be magical! I memorized all his medication and could tell the nurses exactly what he was taking when and how much. Open the Image Gallery. 15:33 GMT 20 May 2019. The next day his family and I held his hands and said our goodbyes all together. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. Bride watches husband, 32, die just sixteen days after their dream We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY DONT GIVE IN! He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. Becca and Dan Thomas, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance, said 'I do' just days before his terminal cancer took his life. Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements. 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A car accident was the turning point in his attitude towards his fight and later started his YouTube channel. I said to him, I love you, which I said in almost every sentence at this point, and he opened his eyes, held my hand and said, I love you too, but this is ridiculous. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. Becca then spent every day with Dan, never leaving him to attend a single hospital appointment or surgery on his own. He drifted away peacefully this afternoon and is now out of pain, which is all we could ask for. 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Over the two years Daniel shared videos on YouTube, he gained over 150k subscribers. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO A CELEBRATION OF DAN'S LIFE. He led me backstage (I know, I was shocked too!) Death Thomas had died on September 28, 2018, losing a battle to sarcomatoid carcinoma after 3 years. We want to make as much difference as physically possible to make Dan proud, and to help anyone it might help in hard times.". He began sharing his journey on his YouTube channel under the name PeeweeToms to raise awareness of the disease and show what he was facing. "It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time.". I loved getting to know his family. His YouTube Channel and blog are still live. Mom, I can do this!: Girl contracts Necrotizing Fasciitis, continues passion for dance as amputee, He opened his eyes, and held my hand. ', Another said: 'Me as a 20yr old guy from Germany is crying his heart out right now, and this just shows how u connected to people all over the world that didnt even know you up until this point. Doctor damaged eyes of more than 100 patients as she injected them while struggling to adapt to her new Two Insulate Britain protesters are jailed for contempt of court after they defied a judge's orders not to refer Horrific reason Tanya Plibersek didn't challenge Anthony Albanese for the Labor leadership after the party's Is this Britain's most despicable man? "Nobody sees a widow and thinks theyre fine so its good to say to yourself that youre not. Its a love that looks right.. From that moment onwards, I didnt leave his side.". Id be covered in his blood when his tumor tore open, and hold him up to make sure he wouldnt faint or go into shock. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. But as their friendship grew, so did the couple's feelings for each other. YouTuber PeeWeeToms dead aged 32 following cancer battle - The Mirror Brave Becca Thomas, a 'twenty-something' from Kent, enjoyed a whirlwind romance with vlogger Dan Thomas, 32, known online as PeeWeeToms. SHAREthis story on Facebook to encourage others to cherish every moment and love what matters most. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. By
He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said I do.. PeeWeeToms - YouTube The couple were never able to take up Grohl's offer. Rubbing his back and feeling all the nodules of the tumor popping up at a rapid pace. He filled my life with crazy adventures, but not only that. @stevenprebblephotography Becca Thomas/@kissedbyafox The weather was amazing on our wedding day. Scots mum begs people to stop sharing graphic footage of son's violent attack. "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at," Dan said at the time. You can follow her journey on Instagram, and her website. Dan documented his cancer journey and raised awareness of rare warning signs by vlogging to an audience of more than 20 million people around the world on YouTube and social media posts, including on Instagram as @peeweetoms. One person wrote: 'The fact that you took the time to record this during this most difficult time for your family blows me away. Something went wrong, please try again later. Dan recently decided to create a bucket list which he said will involve Becca going forward. Love her loads!'. YouTube star PeeWeeToms dead - Dan Thomas, 32, dies of - The Sun Do you have a similar experience? I didn't leave his side the whole time he was in the hospice.'. "I'm very sick, it's crazy, but I'm not going to stop, I'm still working everyday on the vlog to leave a legacy.". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 'The whole point of me doing this vlog was to raise awareness of rare cancers and sadly I got sicker way quicker than anyone thought possible. There, we went to the zoo, walking around in the sun and generally having a beautiful day. It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time. 'I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. Hayley Richardson For Mailonline
All I know is that when Im having a good day and Im happy, Im genuinely really happy. Donate on JustGiving. 1 in 2 people in the UK will get cancer during their life time. The sad thing about time is that none , Hotels, hospitals and rarely home! "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at," Dan said at the time. He tried multiple types of chemotherapy to slow the progression of the cancer. And Dan told BirminghamLive how he knew he and Becca should get married as the two had been inseparable over the last couple of months. YouTube star Daniel 'PeeWeeToms' Thomas, who had been frankly documenting his battle with a rare form of lung cancer since 2015 to widespread support, passed away this afternoon.His parents, brothers, and wife took to his channel to thank his audience for their support, and to announce that they will be posting videos on the channel in the future including some "surprises" Thomas . It has been suggested to me that I have PTSD, as I see his blood on my hands when I look at them. 'I said to him, "I love you", which I said in almost every sentence at this point, and he opened his eyes, held my hand and said, "I love you too, but this is ridiculous.". 'He said his last words the night before he died,' she recalled.