Gone too soon!
Lyric Chanel, the 13-year-old who captured the internet’s heart, passed after two years of fighting brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. According to her GoFundMe, Chanel underwent surgery at the Texas Medical Center to remove a tumor, but unfortunately, an inoperable tumor grew back. Her mother posted on her Instagram that Lyric’s favorite singer, Beyoncé, Sang to her before she joined the ancestors.
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The singer posted a song she wrote in her honor on her website.
The young social media sensation has had people worldwide praising her strength and optimism during her fight with cancer. She developed a special bond with Beyonce, Cardi B, and Houston rapper Trae Trae Truth, whom she called her uncle.
Marcus Owens, a photographer who did her first photoshoot, said that Lyric was the strongest person he had ever met.
The internet has been sending their love and condolences to her family.
R.I.P to this Beautiful Angel
Lyric Chanel#Inspired pic.twitter.com/0FW4FPx0nRadvertisement— L.A.B (Legends Are Born) Basketball League (@sportsteaDina) March 6, 2021
Beyoncé made me cry. That video for Lyric…. Beyoncéeeeee … I’m crying right now
advertisement— the back of your mind. (@scorpiowomannn) March 7, 2021
Beyoncé singing for Lyric Chanel was definitely a tear jerker
advertisement— Nick Jones (@___NickJ) March 6, 2021
Lyric God really gained an angel
advertisement— Queen Naija (@queennaija) March 6, 2021
Life is so unfair everytime I see a picture of #LyricChanel I get the chills she was beautiful. I hope there is something better on the otherside of this life because she deserves it
advertisement— LocnessMobsta♊️ (@SayMzFacade) March 6, 2021
Rest in Heaven to the beautiful spirit Lyric Chanel . The joy and love you brought to so many people will not be forgotten. May God cover your family and friends hearts.❤
advertisementPsalm 147:4 He telleth the number of the stars; he called them all by their names. – Amen pic.twitter.com/JtbTCQ1F6H
— Ebony Webb (@IamEbonyWebb) March 6, 2021
Heaven couldn’t wait for you #LyricChanel
— I am Sam (@MkaySam411) March 6, 2021
Okay the Lyric Chanel montage with Bey singing her fav songs just sent me Rest her sweet soul
— ✨constantly unfolding✨ (@MadamMoHawk) March 6, 2021
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She was so beautiful. #LyricChanel ❤️ https://t.co/posGZlGO3V
— Queen (@allaboutqueen_) March 6, 2021
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Learned about Lyric about a month or two ago after her moms @breakfastclubam interview. Such a beautiful soul, she really touched many. My heart breaks for her family. #LyricChanel
— ✨ P E A ☆ H E S ✨ (@PeachesNoKream) March 6, 2021
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Rest in power, Lyric. You were an angel on earth.
Photo Credit: @mo_storyteller