May 10th 2024.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Kimberley Nix, a beloved figure on TikTok and a brave fighter against cancer. She was only 31 years old and had been battling metastatic sarcoma for three years.
Dr. Nix first gained recognition on social media in 2021 when she began documenting her cancer journey while completing her internal medicine core residency. Her videos were inspiring and informative, providing a glimpse into her daily life and her fight against this rare form of cancer.
In a heartbreaking video shared with her 137,000 followers on TikTok, Dr. Nix announced her own death. The clip has been viewed over six million times and in it, she shared, "Hello followers, if you're seeing this message I have passed away peacefully. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Kim, hi! It's so nice to meet you and you're welcome to check out all the cool sarcoma facts, information and my lived experience with death and dying with sarcoma cancer. You don't have to go just because you're new."
Dr. Nix also reflected on her life and the things that brought her joy. She was married to her husband Michael MacIsaac in February and she shared, "Those who know me, know I love my pets, my husband, and makeup. And though being a doctor is a big part of my identity, those are the things that matter. So get ready with me one last time."
She also spoke about the items she was able to cross off her bucket list before her passing. "I got to get engaged, get married, I went to New York City, and it was like Gossip Girl. I was dining at Michelin star restaurants, which was so cool. I also went to Broadway, which was a dream of mine," she said. "I was also able to go to the mountains, San Francisco, and a winery."
Dr. Nix expressed her love for her husband and shared her sadness that they wouldn't be able to grow old together. "My only sadness about dying is that we won't get to grow old together. Everything else is totally bearable. That is the only thing that really matters," she said, tears streaming down her face.
She also thanked her followers for giving her purpose and support during her journey. "I love you all, thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. I'm in happy tears because you've all made me find so much purpose in the end of my life," she shared.
In the caption of the video, Dr. Nix asked her followers to consider donating to sarcoma cancer research and to follow her husband's updates. She wrote, "My journey here is over and I can't thank each and every one of you enough. You have all made me so happy and your comments and support are more than enough to have gotten anyone through anything."
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan is a great resource for support and information. They offer a helpline, webchat service, and a website with valuable resources. You can contact them at 0808 808 00 00.
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