Influencer Nara Smith reveals daughter's cancer diagnosis
US influencer Nara Smith, 24, announced that her two-year-old daughter Whimsy-Lou has been diagnosed with cancer. The TikToker and mother-of-four said she and husband Lucky Blue Smith noticed something suspicious and took the toddler to hospital late last year. Tests confirmed the cancer had spread. Smith posted a two-and-a-half-minute video on Wednesday that has been viewed over 25 million times across Instagram and TikTok. Celebrities including singer Raye, Leona Lewis, Charlie Puth, and influencer Haley Baylee sent support. Smith said balancing hospital visits, caring for her other children, and work has been challenging. She hopes sharing the news encourages others to seek medical help for their children. Smith has over 17 million followers and rose to fame through parenting and traditional family content.
Key facts
- Nara Smith is a 24-year-old US influencer and mother of four.
- Her daughter Whimsy-Lou was diagnosed with cancer late last year.
- The cancer had spread to other parts of her body.
- Smith posted a two-and-a-half-minute video on Wednesday.
- The video has been viewed over 25 million times.
- Celebrities Raye, Leona Lewis, Charlie Puth, and Haley Baylee sent well-wishes.
- Smith has over 17 million followers across Instagram and TikTok.
- She rose to fame sharing parenting and traditional family content.
Entities
Artists
- Nara Smith
- Lucky Blue Smith
- Raye
- Leona Lewis
- Charlie Puth
- Haley Baylee
Institutions
- TikTok
- BBC News
Locations
- United States
- New York