YouTube star PeeWee Toms has died after fighting a rare form of cancer, and just weeks after marrying his fiancee. 'Thank you for your support over this time and I hope it will continue. He also wanted to encourage people to go to the doctor if they were concerned about their health. "It was horrendous. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time. He was so excited to be a dad. SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan's independence plan met with grumbles. Tragically he was only 32 when he died. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. My brother is in a band and has a gig later tonight, if youd like to join.. Terminal Cancer Fighter, I Vlog! Suddenly a stranger "plopped himself down" opposite her and introduced himself. But it didnt stop him from getting on with life. I got a lot more than one answer that night. Brave Becca Thomas, a 'twenty-something' from Kent, enjoyed a whirlwind romance with vlogger Dan Thomas, 32, known online as PeeWeeToms. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY DONT GIVE IN! "He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said 'I do'.". He didn't have to use his cane that day, as the brave bride and groom walked arm in arm down the aisle. Daniel was monitored every three months, often having surgery each time new lumps appeared. "Thank you Tommy, for soaking it all in and appreciating the little things. Russian cosmonaut Oleg Atemyev sent Dan a message from orbit . All I know is that when Im having a good day and Im happy, Im genuinely really happy. After initially being treated for shingles, he was scanned at the hospital and told it was cancerous. A YouTube star who married his girlfriend less than a month ago has died aged 32 after battling a rare terminal cancer. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. 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Becca and Dan Thomas, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance, said 'I do' just days before his terminal cancer took his life, Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. Now Becca is doing her best to spread the same sort of positivity Dan strived to instill in others through her own blog and videos. Becca wrote that Dan, who is credited with helping an audience of millions, had also given her everything she had ever dreamed of in a husband - filling their time together with love and adventures. ', 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. Love her loads!'. The couple also managed to secure a special licence within a day. After a long fight, Dan's journey is over. I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. I didnt leave his side the whole time he was in the hospice. We would plan children, houses, holidays and so much more. You can view and donate to her page here and follow Becca's journey on her Instagram page at @kissedbyafox or on her YouTube channel. One person wrote: 'The fact that you took the time to record this during this most difficult time for your family blows me away. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time. Love What Matters. Becca Thomas Beccas page in memory of Daniel. Isabella Grace Docherty, known as Bella, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 14, hours after she began complaining of feeling sick. But Dan, from Dudley, West Midlands, early on revealed his heartbreaking reality - he had a very rare form of terminal cancer, called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carinoma. The YouTube account has more than 176,000 subscribers with some videos having more than 356K views. I would clean his throw up off the floor when he didn't make it upstairs. Following a deterioration in his fight against a rare cancer - sarcomatoid. On September 12, the couple got married in Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset. PeeWeeToms is a username used by Dan Thomas on . Brave Becca Thomas, a 'twenty-something' from Kent, enjoyed a whirlwind romance with vlogger Dan Thomas, 32, known online as PeeWeeToms. We can figure this out. Before I moved in with him, we went to see Matt and his wife, Frankie. I love you. He turned away as he muttered, No, dont tell me what to do. The next thing I knew, I was awakened by 3 strangers pounding on my front door. Dan, 32, posted numerous videos on the channel about his daily life fighting cancer. He was diagnosed witha sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. 'When he was being violently sick, we set up camp on the bathroom floor and tried to pretend we weren't there because he was ill, but because we wanted to,' Becca said. Help Becca Thomas raise money to support Youth Cancer Trust. "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at," Dan said at the time. Mr Thomas, 32, posted numerous videos on the channel about his daily life fighting cancer. Becca described sitting by his side while he was violently sick, going through gruelling hospital appointments, test and trials - caring for him at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton every step of the way, and then later Weston Hospicecare. Charles Ogilvie was last seen in the Victoria Park area at roughly 7.45am. 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October 1, 2018, 3:04 PM YouTube star PeeWee Toms has died after fighting a rare form of cancer, and just weeks after marrying his fiancee. We were inseparable. He was born to be one. Becca recalled: 'The weather was amazing on our wedding day. He was diagnosed with a sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. The couple, who met in Starbucks, got married on September 12 last year after planning their ceremony in a matter of days with the help of friends and family. He has inspired , So, this week I have got married! "Thats only because he wanted to protect my feelings. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY - DON'T GIVE IN! Russell Brands lookalike turned out to be Dans older brother, Matt. He was my best friend and supported me no matter what. Since meeting Dan, I hadnt missed a single hospital appointment. He filled my life with crazy adventures, but not only that. But a few days later as the couple were travelling to London, Dan's health unexpectedly began to deteriorate. As Becca Thomas sat alone reading a book in Starbucks, she had no idea she was about to meet the love of her life. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. He wrote: 'Don't be scared to get stuff checked even if it's nothing its better to be safe than sorry. Baby, there was an accident. "Every hospital visit turned into a hospital stay, every late night sitting on the bathroom floor together whilst hewas being sick and all the frustrated tears that came with it.". I remember crying my heart out when the doctor told me that they was nothing they could do.". Daniel Peeweetoms Thomas is organizing this fundraiser. Eight days and nights I sat in the chair next to him watching him getting weaker and weaker. In September he proposed to and married girlfriend Becca, with the couple planning the entire wedding in 24 hours. People need to know that the bravest thing you can do is to accept that youre having a bad day, " she said. He Said Yes! His daily blogs have documented his journey through his cancer battle, through the highs and lows. He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. After a long fight, Dans journey is over. I waited outside the operating room when he had surgery without general anesthesia, and tried to block my ears in case he was making noises indicating he was in pain. 'I'd be covered in his blood when his tumor tore open, and hold him up to make sure he wouldn't faint or go into shock. 15:33 GMT 20 May 2019. He was diagnosed in 2015 and on September 9 this year proposed to hisgirlfriend Becca during a trip to Paignton Zoo in Devon, reports the Mirror. Hi there, welcome to my channel, friend. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. His brother Matt played drums for the band The Joy Formidable. The next day his family and I held his hands and said our goodbyes all together. Youtube star PeeWeeToms dies from rare form of cancer aged 32 just weeks after marrying his girlfriend as his condition deteriorated Vlogger Dan Thomas, from Dudley, died on Friday after. The sadness consumed me like an angry fire I couldnt put out. 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It was a bleak outcome the couple knew was inevitable, following Dan's terminal diagnosis, but they had hoped for more time together as man and wife. On Friday his family announced the heartbreaking news that Mr Thomas had died. But with the highs came the unbearable lows, and Becca recalled the endless hospital appointments, tests and trials - for which she was by his side all the way. The date "ended with me stuffing my face with pizza and watching Predator with, little did I know it then - my future husband," wrote Becca on Love What Matters . Open the Image Gallery. 'I would urge anyone to who is worried about it to go get checked, it's scary to start with but not as scary as not knowing. Missing Glasgow man 'may have travelled to Carlisle' as police appeal for help. Best day of my life! Mr Thomas started his YouTube channel to raise awareness of cancer and encourage others to go to the doctor if they were worried. Dan, 32, a software developer, had already been diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer, pleomorphic sarcomatoid carcinomas three years earlier, which he was later told had become terminal. A lot of laughing and drinking later, we went in to watch The Joy Formidable play their set, and of course they did not disappoint. and I am a niche-less, overemotional and confused artist and writer based. 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. He was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015 and had numerous surgeries and therapies. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He dealt with the news extraordinarily well, and documented his journey on his YouTube channel and Instagram, with the aim to help as many people in life as he possibly could, whether they were affected by cancer or not. For eight final days and nights, Becca watched her new groom grow weaker and weaker, and writes of "panicking" every time she had to leave his side. Drive! Manage your cookie settings here Becca, who is from Tunbridge Wells, said: "At first, we had this joke where we werent going to get attached to each other. She instantly agreed and the pair spent a night with his friends she later wrote that she would never forget. Rising star Rayan Mohammed has admitted he has faced abuse on the pitch as he climbed through the ranks to reach the SPFL. By that stage, Dan, 32, was relying on a cane to walk and was in a lot of pain, and losing weight rapidly. PeeWeeToms, who started making videos to inform and inspire people with cancer, has died. She recalled staying with Dan in his hospital room until 2am watching 'random movies and making the nurses laugh', and when he was in too much pain to sleep. I remember crying my heart out when the doctor told me that they was nothing they could do. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time.'. "Hed gone from being okay and us being married for a few days to the cancer reaching his heart and lungs," said Becca, who is studying English language and communication at Canterbury Christ Church University. On September 28th 2018, just two weeks after getting married, Daniel passed away. They celebrated their big day with family and friends. Ex-Wetherspoons worker shares the dishes he 'never ate' - and would 'always avoid'. 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. , Here are some of our wedding pics for everyone to see, they are spectacular and by the LEGENDARY https://www.stevenprebble.com/, Stephen has captured something that is just amazing and beautiful for , Time, time is a hard thing to evaluate, its something we cant get back and we can only strive to make up! After all of these adventures, we decided to have an even bigger one we got married on September 12th, 2018, after he asked me to marry him just a few weeks earlier on August 21, 2018. POPPY OSCAR THE PERSIAN KITTEN! With tears streaming down my face, I looked at him. "He was a fighter and the toughest of the tough. My Daily Vlog, is for me to vent, explain where I am at and give updates to people of my progress or just generally be silly! Because of Dan, I have reconsidered my own life and he has given me strength to carry on. Since being told he would not be able to undergo anymore trials, Dan has posted his bucket list online and his huge following on social media is determined to help him complete it. Content not working due to cookie settings. He filled it with love and midnight chats and planning for the future we knew we would never have. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. "But one day, we were at the pub and he said, you know what? A few days later he released a video revealing the pair were now married after a ceremony in Weston-super-Mare. I was politely informed by Dan that I was coming to the after party to hang out with everyone a little more, and, well That is a night some people dont remember, but I will never forget. There, we went to the zoo, walking around in the sun and generally having a beautiful day. She said: "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'.". September 28, 2018 - by PeeWeeToms - Leave a Comment. He became a prolific vlogger about his fight with the disease, attracting 100,000 subscribers. SHAREthis story on Facebook to encourage others to cherish every moment and love what matters most. Life is all about having goals! "I've been hit with about 78 snowballs by @thomasajacobs but I wouldn't have it any other way," Kufrin captioned the cute picture of the couple cuddling up together post-snowball fight. ", "He made me both proud and sad in the same breath, seeing him try and battle his own body, yet still being able to laugh was remarkable.. , updated DON'T GIVE UP! His family revealed the heart-breaking news on his YouTube channel that he passed away due of cancer. He cried. He coped so well he didnt use his cane the entire day, because at this point he had lost a lot of weight, his Lymphedema was too painful to imagine and he relied on a cane to walk. The sad thing about time is that none , Hotels, hospitals and rarely home! But I tell you what waking up next to my wife everyday now is going to be magical! Veteran goalkeeper Allan McGregor isn't the problem that the Ibrox boss should be focussing on this summer says the Record Sport columnist. His YouTube Channel and blog are still live. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Following surgery to remove the lumps, the doctortold him that his cancer was not curable. Dan Thomas, 32, was diagnosed with sarcomatoid carcinoma in 2015 and started vlogging. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. He was admitted to hospital in Bristol, where his condition was stabilised, and they returned home to Somerset. Something went wrong, please try again later. He had joked with Becca about getting married and in August, he proposed. But the numerous hospital visits and side effects of treatment did have a huge impact. The response my late husband always gave people when they asked, How did you meet Becca? was always: in Starbucks. I hate to disappoint, but this is this truth. PeeWeeToms is a username used by Dan Thomas on YouTube. I still hear his voice. "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at. My husband was having an affair., Often our first is when we are young, in high school even. #LoveYouBoops.". His partner, Becca, remembers: Watching him fight everyday was both agonising and admirable. Vlogger on YouTube who used the platform to share his cancer journey as a way to raise awareness for individuals with rare cancers. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. 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. Hi, my name is Dan, he said, matter-of-factly. Over the course of the last calendar year, cancelled operations have shot up by 61. She and Dan sat in the cafe and chatted for hours, then he asked if she was free that evening to join him at his brother's band Joy Formidable's gig. I was once scared of blood, needles and vomit. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Talking to BirminghamLive, Dan said the quick wedding turnaround cost just under 1,000 and took just 24 hours to organise. 15:33 GMT 20 May 2019 He said his last words the night before he died. He opened his eyes, and held my hand. The weather was amazing on our wedding day. Dan charted his struggle with his cancer. . For eight final days and nights, Becca watched her new groom grow weaker and weaker, and writes of "panicking" every time she had to leave his side. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. I waited outside the operating room when he had surgery without general anaesthesia and tried to block my ears in case he was making noises indicating he was in pain.'. "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.". The vlogger announced the news on Instagram by sharing a candid picture of his new fiancee touching agiant Galpagos tortoise with a diamond ring on her finger. Now Becca has shared a heartbreaking blog post detailing those final days with her husband, whom she called her 'best friend'. Alloa wonderkid on fledgling career in Scottish football as he looks to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. I have Pleomorphic Sarcomatoid Carcinomas I'm sorry I don't reply to DMs Posts Tagged Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements. By He led me backstage (I know, I was shocked too!) PeeweeToms Daniel Thomas Wedding Photos - Cornwall Wedding Photographer | Steven Prebble Photography Daniel Thomas, PeeWeeToms, wedding photos by Wedding Photographer Steven Prebble Photography. The former staff member has shared what it's really like to work in the busy pub chain - including some insight into the menu. The former Bachelorette star, 31, shared a sweet snap of her and her beau on Instagram Monday, which showed the pair spending some quality time together after the holiday weekend. This came just weeks after he tied the knot. He was just 32. Emma introduced us both to Mowgli, and thus, the four musketeers were born. Becca pledged to stay by his side every step of the way - and the couple's story spread across the world. 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. But not that day. Do you want to get married? We held each other in the tightest hug, and just sobbed. Because groom Dan Thomas has terminal cancer - and tied the knot with fiance Becca just a month after proposing. Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters, even sent Mr Thomas a congratulations message after the wedding in a video shared on Instagram. I wanted more than anything, for him to know how loved and cherished he was.". Content not working due to cookie settings. Not wanting to hurt anyones feelings and fearing the consequences of attachment, he had avoided a close relationship with anyone. Daniel had first noticed some painful lumps on the side of his chest, just under his arms. ', Another fan wrote: 'He was a Fantastic guy, this is the worst news though, what a sad day, but he has brought the world together.'. He was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015 and had numerous surgeries and therapies. What's for dinner? He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. For eight final days and nights, Becca watched her new groom grow weaker and weaker, and writes of "panicking" every time she had to leave his side. It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time. 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 company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. Hed gone from being OK and being married a few days before the cancer reached the lining of his heart and his lungs," said Becca. and introduced me to a man who looked like he was impersonating Russell Brand. Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister. Suddenly a stranger "plopped himself down" opposite her and introduced himself. That is what my life has now become to stay alive! Before Fame He was diagnosed with a sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. I panic and feel I need to wash them, but I know the blood isn't really there.'. We want to make as much difference as physically possible to make Dan proud, and to help anyone it might help in hard times.". Despite being terminally ill, Becca and Dan made sure that they still lived adventurous lives like any young couple. The former Bachelorette star, 31, shared a sweet snap of her and her beau on . 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. "It was horrendous. In July, Dan told BirminghamLive how Grohl had invited him to join the band on their Canadian tour this autumn. Wed like to hear your important journey. Jacobs, 29, posted the same photo to his Instagram account, cheekily captioning the pic, "Becca is struggling to come up with a caption for these so I'm going to post it first so it seems she's copying me. Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates. Dan and I continued to meet up and do crazy things. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. "It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time.". His mother led the tributes saying: 'We've got some very sad news but in some ways, for Dan, a relief and he's out of pain and suffering because at12.35pm this afternoon, he passed away and we just wanted to let everybody know that news. As Becca Thomas sat alone reading a book in Starbucks, she had no idea she was about to meet the love of her life. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), prolific vlogger about his fight with the disease, attracting 100,000 subscribers. The couple, who met in Starbucks, got married on.
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