"People think that if you have cancer, your life is just bed and hospital appointments but we did the weirdest and most fun things.. Dan's message even reached as far as the International Space Station. The next day his family and I held his hands and said our goodbyes all together. She said the 'unforgettable' night ended with her 'stuffing my face with pizza and watching Predator with, little did I know it then my future husband'. This isnt some kind of crazy rock star life this is fighting for survival , Staying motivated isnt easy, but still the thing that drives me! , Sometimes in this world an event happens which is so surreal you barely believe it, Ive had a few of those recently, one being contacted from the international space station, , So, today I started this crazy thing of doing secret time in my vlogs and Instagram posts where by I reveal a secret about me or something I havent ever , For the first time ever I have managed to get Professor Gore to appear on comers and explain a bit about whats going on, his surprise and mine as I , Its all well and good having loads of fun, being brave, putting on a face around everyone. His daily blogs have documented his journey through his cancer battle, through the highs and lows. Suddenly a stranger "plopped himself down" opposite her and introduced himself. The couple first met at a Starbucks near the London Eye in early in 2018 and, at first, just became good friends. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time.'. He was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015 and had numerous surgeries and therapies. The sadness consumed me like an angry fire I couldnt put out. They received the heartbreaking news that Dan had reached the stage where was no longer able to take part in medical trials to fight the cancer. Becca wrote that Dan, who is credited with helping an audience of millions, had also given her everything she had ever dreamed of in a husband - filling their time together with love and adventures. Yet Matt was not going to let his younger brother miss out on the chance to get a message from the Foo Fighters frontman. I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. The YouTube account has more than 150,000 subscribers with some videos having more than 70,000 views. He Said Yes! Coronation Street favourite Julia Goulding has confirmed she's back on the cobbles. I waited outside the operating room when he had surgery without general anaesthesia and tried to block my ears in case he was making noises indicating he was in pain.'. Dan documented his cancer journey and raised awareness of rare warning signs by vlogging to an audience of more than 20 million people around the world on YouTube and social media posts, including on Instagram as @peeweetoms. I stayed in the Royal Marsden in Sutton with him for two weeks when his bile duct blocked, he went jaundice and had surgery. Dan Thomas, from Dudley,has more than 150,000 subscribers on his channel and vlogged under the username PeeWeeToms. But the numerous hospital visits and side effects of treatment did have a huge impact. Open the Image Gallery. He was my best friend and supported me no matter what. YouTube star Daniel 'PeeWeeToms' Thomas, who had been frankly documenting his battle with a rare form of lung cancer since 2015 to widespread support, passed away this afternoon.His parents, brothers, and wife took to his channel to thank his audience for their support, and to announce that they will be posting videos on the channel in the future including some "surprises" Thomas . "It's being happy with what I'm going to do, being happy with the people I want to be with, but it's hard.". I sat up with him when he was in too much pain to sleep. Love her loads!'. Lanarkshire wedding band Amarone celebrate hat trick of awards with prize, The duo landed the 'Best Ceremony Entertainment' prize at the Confetti Wedding Awards, Pensioner left in tears as council demolish garden over health and safety concerns. Its a love that looks right.. That is what my life has now become to stay alive! My husband was having an affair., Often our first is when we are young, in high school even. He led me backstage (I know, I was shocked too!) It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time. 'I would urge anyone to who is worried about it to go get checked, it's scary to start with but not as scary as not knowing. And the cherry on the cake was a congrats message he received later from none other than Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters. We hung out with his nephew, Noah, and his mum and dad a lot too. But just two weeks later it turned to grief as new bride Becca Thomas became a widow at just 21 - her husband Dan cruelly taken from her by cancer. Content not working due to cookie settings. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time. and I am a niche-less, overemotional and confused artist and writer based. What's for dinner? Life is all about having goals! Dan never wanted the fact that he had cancer to get in the way of life, " she said. I loved getting to know his family. She wrote of the highs and lows- from the pain of seeing him go through surgery and feeling his tumour growing - to staying up in hospital in the early hours of the morning watching movies and making the nurses laugh. After initially being treated for shingles, he was scanned at the hospital and told it was cancerous. A young widow who watched her husband die from a rare form of cancer just 16 days after they got married has revealed she still hears his voice telling her not to cry. The couple temporarily broke up at the finale but later reunited. My name is Becca (or Mine Hyde to some!) (Image: Steven Prebble Photography - www.stevenprebble.com), Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters sends message to Dan Thomas, alongside The Joy Formidable drummer, Matt Thomas, Dan's brother, Dan Thomas alongside his wife Becca in Weston Super Mare, Daniel Thomas, from Dudley, who has a Sarcomatoid Carcinoma, Daniel in hospital with his blood drain following surgery. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! He cried. Dying Dudley man fighting rare cancer gets bucket list dream after invite to tour with the Foo Fighters, 'A car crash saved my life' how man hit by rare cancer is posting inspiring YouTube vlogs to help others, cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, aboard the International Space Station, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. Tragically he was only 32 when he died. Veteran goalkeeper Allan McGregor isn't the problem that the Ibrox boss should be focussing on this summer says the Record Sport columnist. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), prolific vlogger about his fight with the disease, attracting 100,000 subscribers. Back in July, Dan story even reached out of this world when he got a message from cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, aboard the International Space Station . We want to make as much difference as physically possible to make Dan proud, and to help anyone it might help in hard times.". 4,565 Likes, 361 Comments - Daniel Thomas (@peeweetoms) on Instagram: "Becca got her kitten, welcome Poppy to the family :)" One important thing I should mention, was that Dan had a very rare form of cancer (called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carcinoma). I waited outside the operating room when he had surgery without general anesthesia, and tried to block my ears in case he was making noises indicating he was in pain. He coped so well he didnt use his cane the entire day, because at this point he had lost a lot of weight, his Lymphedema was too painful to imagine and he relied on a cane to walk. We cried. Following a deterioration in his fight against a rare cancer - sarcomatoid carcinoma - the vlogger popped the question at Bernbeck Pier in early August. Regan's plan for Scotland to win its independence did not go down well with all attendees. Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. "He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said 'I do'.". Becca then spent every day with Dan, never leaving him to attend a single hospital appointment or surgery on his own. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. I can still hear his encouraging words. "We will not let Dans flame go out, his memory and content will still continue to help people. Dan charted his struggle with his cancer. ", "He made me both proud and sad in the same breath, seeing him try and battle his own body, yet still being able to laugh was remarkable.. In this type of love, how others view us is more important than how we actually feel. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. We chatted about everything and nothing for 2 straight hours until he asked, Are you free this evening? Russian cosmonaut Oleg Atemyev sent Dan a message from orbit . I love you too, but this is ridiculous. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. She stood outside the door at every one of Dans surgeries and the inseparable pair moved in together and spent every day as if it were the last. Id be covered in his blood when his tumor tore open, and hold him up to make sure he wouldnt faint or go into shock. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. 'Our friends put so much together in such a short period of time for us to rush the wedding, I have no idea where I would be without them.'. Dan and Becca Thomas received video congrats from Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl, Never miss breaking news by signing up to our free email updates. 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The ex-Gers midfielder was nabbed driving a van at Dewartown, near Gorebridge in Midlothian. Death Thomas had died on September 28, 2018, losing a battle to sarcomatoid carcinoma after 3 years. His partner, Becca, remembers: Watching him fight everyday was both agonising and admirable. Its the idealistic lovethe one that seems like the fairy tales we read as children. His mother led the tributes saying: 'We've got some very sad news but in some ways, for Dan, a relief and he's out of pain and suffering because at12.35pm this afternoon, he passed away and we just wanted to let everybody know that news. 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Becca Kufrin isn't letting a little cold weather get in the way of having a blast with boyfriend Thomas Jacobs . The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. Dan was then moved to a hospice where Becca, alongside his family, held his hand as he slipped away on September 28. The weather was amazing on our wedding day. But the simple fact is its almost impossible to do anything now without , DONT GIVE IN DONT GIVE UP ORIGINAL HOODIE (Unisex), DONT GIVE IN DONT GIVE UP ORIGINAL T-SHIRT (Unisex). The campaign has now been switched off as nothing further can be done until we know the results of these things. I heard the words, She has characteristics of Down syndrome. But then, I saw my daughter with her big marble colored eyes and blonde hair. Becca described sitting by his side while he was violently sick, going through gruelling hospital appointments, test and trials - caring for him at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton every step of the way, and then later Weston Hospicecare. The couple, who met in Starbucks, got married on. Hayley Richardson For Mailonline, 'It is less neurally developed than a shrimp': College grad hits out at anti-abortion Republican over an image of a six-week embryo, as internet erupts in debate over whether it should be considered a baby, U.S. Paralympic snowboarder Brenna Huckaby, 23, opens up about struggles of shopping with a disability - as she shares how she learned to feel happy with her prosthetic leg on show, The one lesson I've learned from life:Thomasina Miers says lose the guilt and enjoy your food. Due to me having Chemotherapy now and targeted treatment and waiting on endless results for DNA testing, Tumour Testing and the likes. Emma introduced us both to Mowgli, and thus, the four musketeers were born. I was sitting with my nose in a book when he plopped himself down. He has inspired , So, this week I have got married! We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Now Becca is hoping to raise awareness of the rare cancer which claimed her husband's life and how young widows can be supported. 'I said to him, "I love you", which I said in almost every sentence at this point, and he opened his eyes, held my hand and said, "I love you too, but this is ridiculous.". I panic and feel I need to wash them, but I know the blood isn't really there.'. "Calling him my husband is the most incredible thing because when I looked at him I didnt see the weight loss, the tumours or the cancer. After the wedding, Dan was straight back into hospital, where his condition began rapidly declining. 'When he was being violently sick, we set up camp on the bathroom floor and tried to pretend we weren't there because he was ill, but because we wanted to,' Becca said. His motto was 'don't give in, don't give up'. In the photo, Kufrin is sporting a stylish and warm MPG Sport jacket, along with jeans, black boots, and a cream-colored beanie with an oversized pom pom on top. She said: "I said to him, I love you, which I said in almost every sentence at this point, and he opened his eyes, held my hand and said, I love you too, but this is ridiculous'.". Over the course of the last calendar year, cancelled operations have shot up by 61. Read more stories from those experiencing grief and loss: Mommy, whats wrong? I held her face in my hands and brought her eyes to mine. Now, they dont phase me at all. Isabella Grace Docherty, known as Bella, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 14, hours after she began complaining of feeling sick. 'I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. In those final moments he was in the hospice surrounded by Becca and his family. Before Fame He was diagnosed with a sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. YouTube star Dan Thomas loses cancer fight. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time.". A few days later he released a video revealing the pair were now married after a ceremony in Weston-super-Mare.