TikTok star Deborah Finck passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 57. She lost her life after battling leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that formed a tumor in her left pulmonary artery over the past five years. Her husband, Paul Finck, announced the news on Facebook, sharing a photo of them together.
In his heartfelt post, Paul expressed his deep sorrow, writing that his "heart is shattered" to share the tragic news. He mentioned that Deborah passed away after a "brave and relentless five-year battle with cancer," and emphasized that she was "surrounded by love" as she peacefully left this world.
“Deborah was my partner in every sense of the word—my confidant, my rock, the love of my life, and my eternal soul mate. Together, we built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories I will cherish forever,” Paul wrote.
Paul also highlighted that Deborah’s most cherished role was as a dedicated mother to their six children: Amanda, Alexandra, Stephen, Katerina, David, and Daniel. Deborah was a content creator from Brookfield, Connecticut, where she shared her life and cancer journey with her followers. She had amassed over 408,600 followers on TikTok and 7.3 million likes.
Following the news of her passing, social media users began to share their tributes to Deborah. Many expressed their grief, with some saying they were "sobbing" while others praised her as an "incredibly brave and beautiful woman" whom many admired.
“Sobbing my eyes out that Deborah Finck is gone. Her last post on TikTok was about her not being ready to die, I just…” a person wrote.
“Deborah Finck has passed away… Rest In Peace You Angel,” one person wrote.
“I’ve followed this Mom on TikTok, #DeborahFinck, as she shared her journey with cancer & watched/ cried over the memories she was making with her daughter… She sadly passed today… Rest in peace you incredibly brave, beautiful woman that so many of us fell in love with,” wrote another.
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