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University of Washington women’s soccer player Mia Hamant has died after a months-long battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer, the school announced Thursday. She was 21.

Hamant, a California native in her senior year, was diagnosed with Stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer in April after suffering symptoms such as shortness of breath and a persistent cough, according to The Seattle Times.

The university confirmed Thursday that Hamant died after months of battling the extremely rare form of cancer.

"Mia's legacy and spirit will forever remain a part of the University of Washington. Her heart, selflessness and resilience inspired everyone. Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community. She

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