The beloved TikTok star, who goes by the handle @healingwithbailey, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with peritoneal metastasis in 2023 at the age of 24.
Determined to use her experience to help others, she created her social media platforms to raise awareness about early cancer detection.
Her husband, Caden, confirmed the heartbreaking news on February 8, revealing that his wife had passed away the night before.
“I’m devastated to say that my Bailey B has passed away last night,” he wrote on Instagram. “She fought such a tough, incredible fight these past two years, and she’s no longer suffering from all the torturous pain she has endured during this journey.”
Caden continued: “Being your husband and caregiver has been such a blessing to me. I am still in such disbelief and in denial that I just lost my best friend. You were and always will be such a light in any room you fill Bailey, and such an inspiration to others.”
“Your faith could move mountains Baby, unfortunately God had bigger plans for you Up Above. Until we meet again,” he concluded.
Hutchins took to the social media platform on January 19, which was three weeks before her death, to share a deeply emotional message with her followers.
“Don’t mind my hair, I look crazy right now. I tried to go on Instagram, and there ain’t no way I would’ve been posting on Instagram. I tried, not fun, so we’re back [on TikTok] with the crazy hair,” she quipped in the beginning.
The TikToker hesitated to share health updates, explaining: “I had a feeling this would happen, that’s why I did not fret too much. But I did feel bad because TikTok disappeared, and I did not update you guys for my last post which… fearful. However, I am gonna not update you guys, still, other than the fact that I am alive.”
She then turned the camera to her husband, asking him to “Give me a little shake.” She then added: “There’s Caden. It’s just been me and him, living in bliss at this hospital. But yeah, I’m not gonna share any updates on what’s been going on with me. I just can’t. I just cannot. That’s it, that’s all you gotta pray. Thank you, much love.
“I’m here, and I’m alive. And if y’all wanna pray for me, pray Psalms 118 over me – ‘I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord,’” she said in the end.
Hutchins’ story resonated with thousands, not only for her unwavering courage but also for the hope and faith she instilled in others throughout her journey.
In the wake of her passing, many of her followers have flooded Instagram with heartfelt tributes, honoring the impact she had on their lives.
“She was my angel during my cancer journey, my sounding board, my guiding light. Someone who understood when no one else did. A friend and sister and a soul that I’m blessed to have met in this lifetime. The most special person. Beautiful inside and out,” one user wrote.
“Bailey is and always will be an inspiration to everyone who knew and watched her,” another said, while a third added: “Bailey was the most incredible human being, inside and out, and touched so many.”
Our thoughts are with Hutchins’ loved ones at this time.
