Bailey Hutchins, 26, cheerfully published her final TikTok post from her hospital bed just days before she lost her fight with colorectal cancer.
The social media influencer’s journey inspired millions of people over the course of two years, and when she passed away on February 7, the online community lamented her passing, “crying for a stranger” they had never met.
Caden Hutchins sent a distressing message on Instagram on January 31, 2023, revealing some startling information about his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend, Bailey Hutchins.
He says, “The past week has been a rollercoaster, Baileys’ health has declined to a point where we had no other option but to bring her into the ER.” According to him, part of Bailey’s colon was removed following emergency surgery and was found to be “cancerous.”
“We are going to kick cancer’s ass after Bailey’s Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis. I have faith Bailey will overcome this if she is persistent, optimistic, and determined. She will confront cancer head-on and put an end to it because she is a youthful, robust, healthy individual.
Resilience Over the next two years of her life, Bailey, a well-known TikTok creator and qualified nurse, transformed personal adversity into a potent message of awareness and hope.
Instead of running away in terror, she decided to utilize social media to offer honest updates about her treatment, promote early cancer screenings, and urge her followers to be grateful and resilient in life.
She taught her fans about colon cancer symptoms, the value of early detection, and the realities of treatment through emotional films. She struck a mix between unvarnished honesty and an unwavering energy, finding a cause to dance, smile, or show gratitude no matter how difficult circumstances became.
“I am still alive.”
Even though the cancer was first diagnosed as Stage 3, it later advanced to Stage 4 with peritoneal metastasis, which indicates that it had reached the lining of her abdominal cavity. Even though the prognosis was dire, Bailey fought with all of her strength and refused to let the illness define who she was.
She kept her fans updated as her condition deteriorated in early 2025, right up to January 19, when she released a TikTok video from her hospital bed in her farewell post.
“Please ignore my hair; I look insane at the moment. “We’ve returned with the crazy hair,” she begins. But I’m not going to give any updates on what’s really happening with me because I simply cannot. I am here, though. “And I’m alive,” she informed her worried admirers.
In order to update supporters, Caden, who married Bailey in November 2023, took over her account in the days that followed. On January 26, he shared that they were handling things “day by day” and was extremely appreciative of everyone who had helped her along the journey.
“Her narrative will endure.”
On social media, Bailey’s husband revealed on February 8 that his 26-year-old wife had passed on the previous evening.
We lost our Bailey B to Heaven last night. We are happy that she is no longer in agony or suffering, even though we selfishly wanted her here forever. Caden writes in the caption of the TikTok video, which has received 10 million views, “Bailey fought so hard these past two years.”
Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” plays in the devastating post, which features the stunning pair on their wedding day. Then he adds, “Her soul is as bright as the sun. Bailey is such a light, and we intend to keep letting it shine. She inspired so many people and will continue to do so; her legacy will endure.
“Charming soul”
Tributes to Bailey’s remarkable influence in such a short period of time have been all over social media since her death was announced.
“There are no words to adequately convey my sorrow for your loss. Every video showed the radiance of Bailey’s light. Despite not knowing her, I mourn her passing. One fan says, “We will miss her very much.”
“How my heart just sank… I’m really, really sorry. Despite being a complete stranger on the internet, her lovely attitude captivated me. During this moment, I’m sending you love,” another writes.
“I prayed and hoped for a miracle more than I have ever done for Bailey. A third says, “I’m so sorry for your loss,” and another writes, “I’m crying for a stranger I just met a moment ago.”
“An angel on earth”
In the meantime, other internet users related firsthand accounts of how Bailey Hutchins influenced their own paths.
“I’ve spent the last year dealing with mental health issues, spending most of my days in bed and observing life pass by.” “Thank you for sharing your story, Bailey. I swear to never take life for granted again,” one TikToker says.
I’ve been supporting my husband during his battle with colorectal cancer, and Bailey kept my faith strong. I’m really saddened to see this. We aren’t going to give up,” says another internet user.
Another user says, “I survived colon cancer at the age of 47. About a year ago, I began to follow Bailey. She never realized how many people her path and strength had helped. She was a living angel.
Valentine’s Day in 2025
Observing his first Valentine’s Day without Bailey since their 2013 romance
Since 2013, Caden has posted a series of images on Instagram that depict the two at different points in their relationship. “I loved you in 2013” to “I loved you in 2025” are the captions for the pictures.
A beacon of hope, a symbol of perseverance, and a reminder that we can choose to live with love and purpose even in the most difficult circumstances, Bailey Hutchins was more than just a TikTok influencer. Bailey, rest in peace. Your light will always be there.
