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Nara Smith Recalls Getting Emotional Watching Daughter, 2, ‘Ring the Bell’ After Cancer Treatment

Nara Smith said Whimsy rang the bell after her final treatment, and the family shared the diagnosis to help others feel less alone.

  • On Wednesday, July 29, influencer Nara Smith announced her 2-year-old daughter Whimsy Lou is in remission after completing cancer treatment, sharing the emotional news on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
  • A family photo shoot led to discovery when Nara's mother-in-law noticed a concerning spot and advised the couple to seek medical evaluation, prompting the initial diagnosis.
  • During treatment, Whimsy spent five days in the hospital every 16 days; doctors discovered the cancerous tissue had spread in her body, which Smith described as 'really hard.'
  • Despite initial privacy concerns, Smith decided to share the diagnosis publicly, stating, 'Well, maybe if I use my platform to make even just one person feel less alone, I can do that.'
  • Kimberly Van Der Beek, widow of actor James Van Der Beek, praised Smith's fortitude on Instagram, while Smith found community support from other parents and nurses navigating similar experiences.
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TMZ broke the news in Burbank, United States on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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