Sydney Towle, content creator who documented life with cancer, dies at 26
The Dartmouth graduate documented her cancer fight for more than 1.2 million followers and recently joined a clinical trial using TIL therapy.
- On Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, TikTok creator Sydney Towle's family announced she died on Wednesday at 26 after nearly three years battling metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer.
- Towle was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma at age 23 in 2023 after noticing an abdominal bulge, prompting urgent care that revealed a solid mass requiring surgery to remove her gallbladder and part of her liver.
- Her TikTok and Instagram platform grew to more than 1.2 million followers who followed her candid documentation of treatment, rallying behind catchphrases 'Just keep swimming' and 'Today's a great day to have a great day.'
- Brother Austin Towle and mother Elizabeth Marrow announced her death Thursday; Austin had shared two days earlier that she entered hospice, saying she was 'surrounded by her friends and family.'
- Melinda Bachini, chief patient officer of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, recognized Towle's impact in promoting understanding of young adults with cancer, noting her platform became a vital support system for patients, survivors, and caregivers.
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TikTok influencer Sydney Towle dies at 26 following rare Cancer battle
ALBAWABA - TikTok star Sydney Towle dies at 26 after courageous cancer battle.Sydney Towle, the Dartmouth graduate and social media creator who openly documented her nearly three-year battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26...
Sydney Towle shared her life online with surf and dance videos. Thousands watched her do it. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with a malignant tumor. Now she has lost the fight against cancer.
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Actually Sydney Towle released surf and dance videos on social media. But then she was diagnosed with cancer - and the influencer documented her fight against it.
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