Zuza Beine, a 14-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who inspired millions by sharing her cancer journey on social media, passed away this week after battling the disease for most of her life.
Zuza, like many 14-year-old girls, loved clothes, skincare, and Taylor Swift. But spend a few seconds scrolling through her social media, and you'll see the struggle she bravely shared with the world.
Zuza was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just 3 years old. AML is a blood cancer, more commonly found in adults. Her TikTok account, with 2.8 million followers, has videos that range from her trying new skincare products to viral "get ready with me" videos where she dives into explaining her cancer journey.
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