Reality TV star Mama June Shannon made an announcement about her daughter, Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s death at the age of 29. Mama June took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal the heartbreaking news. The post was accompanied by a family photo which also included Anna. This follows Mama June’s earlier update that the family is undergoing a “transition” amid Anna’s cancer battle. Mama June stated that some things have changed and requested prayers as the family goes “through this transition.”
In January, Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. She spent 10 months fighting the disease until her peaceful passing on Sunday night. Despite the terminal prognosis, Anna stayed strong and her passing has left the family devastated. During her battle, Anna shared videos of her journey which helped her to stay strong and share her moments with her followers until the very end. Commenting on her daughter’s prognosis, Mama June had previously shared that they knew it was terminal, and that Anna was not expected to go into remission. Anna’s sisters, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird, shared that despite her diagnosis, Anna remained strong and showed remarkable resilience.
Mama June expressed gratitude for the love and support the family received and assured their followers that every message was received and appreciated. The family revealed that Anna’s death was a heartbreaking loss and she will be deeply missed. Anna leaves behind her mother, siblings, and her two children, Kaitlyn, 10, and Kylie, 7. The family has requested privacy and time to grieve.
Following Anna’s passing, tributes poured from fans and fellow reality stars on social media, expressing their condolences and memories of Anna. As the news of her passing spread, fans and loved ones took to social media to share their photos and memories of Anna. The reality TV star’s fans took to social media to express their shock and emotion about Anna’s untimely death.
Anna’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her fans and loved ones, who will keep her memory alive. The family has not announced any public memorial or funeral plans yet. The matriarch of their family, Mama June, expressed that Anna’s legacy will live on and continue to inspire others. Anna’s journey will never be forgotten and her family will always cherish the moments they had with her. They have expressed their deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and well-wishers during this difficult time.
