I would clean his throw up off the floor when he didn't make it upstairs. She and Dan sat in the cafe and chatted for hours, then he asked if she was free that evening to join him at his brother's band Joy Formidable's gig. With tears streaming down my face, I looked at him. The 32-year-old vlogger, whose real name was Dan Thomas, shared his emotional. "If there's anything I wanna do now, she'll be doing it with me, we'll be doing everything together," he said. By
I now try to share as much positivity in the world through YouTube and Instagram, and encourage people with my little slogan: Smile, I dare you.. His younger brother Matt added: 'We know how much he's helped you people as well, words can't express how we all feel right now, but I hope that we can continue our journey with you.'. 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. "Thank you Tommy, for soaking it all in and appreciating the little things. Regardless of everything going on, they both wanted to have this moment of happiness. Content not working due to cookie settings. As Becca Thomas sat alone reading a book in Starbucks, she had no idea she was about to meet the love of her life. Becca and Dan Thomas, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance, said 'I do' just days before his terminal cancer took his life, Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. He also wanted to encourage people to go to the doctor if they were concerned about their health. Dan charted his struggle with his cancer. I beg you. ', Another said: 'Me as a 20yr old guy from Germany is crying his heart out right now, and this just shows how u connected to people all over the world that didnt even know you up until this point. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Widow shares heartbreaking moment her gym partner husband, 41, took last breath, Girl, 17, diagnosed with terminal cancer after being told she had arthritis dies, Mum who couldn't cure 'vision problems' actually had orange-sized brain tumour, Paramedic nearly dies after one sip of McDonald's hot drink, Eating bacon is 'as likely to cause cancer as ASBESTOS', New mum goes through menopause in her 30s just three weeks after giving birth, Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It wasnt my husband. Brave Becca Thomas, a 'twenty-something' from Kent, enjoyed a whirlwind romance with vlogger Dan Thomas, 32, known online as PeeWeeToms. All I know is that when Im having a good day and Im happy, Im genuinely really happy. The smiling couple shared pictures of their happy day, taken by Steven Prebble, on Mr Thomas's website and their Instagram accounts. But as their friendship grew, so did the couple's feelings for each other. I truly believe that u are an inspiration. Stay here. His real name isDaniel Thomas. Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. I didn't leave his side the whole time he was in the hospice.'. We chatted about everything and nothing for 2 straight hours until he asked, Are you free this evening? Bryony Jewell For Mailonline
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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. From that moment onwards, I didnt leave his side.". The life I imagined crashed before me and fell to pieces. There will be good days and bad days. Becca Thomas/@kissedbyafox After all of these adventures, we decided to have an even bigger one - we got married on September 12 th, 2018, after he asked me to marry him just a few weeks earlier on August 21, 2018. By that stage, Dan, 32, was relying on a cane to walk and was in a lot of pain, and losing weight rapidly. "He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said 'I do'.". In September he proposed to and married girlfriend Becca, with the couple planning the entire wedding in 24 hours. The next day, 16 days after their wedding, Dan's wife and family held his hands and they said their goodbyes, crying. He didn't have to use his cane that day, as the brave bride and groom walked arm in arm down the aisle. The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. "Nobody sees a widow and thinks theyre fine so its good to say to yourself that youre not. 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 doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time.". Following a deterioration in his fight against a rare cancer - sarcomatoid carcinoma - the vlogger popped the question at Bernbeck Pier in early August. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. SO MUCH LOVE! On September 12, the couple got married in Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset. Becca pledged to stay by his side every step of the way - and the couple's story spread across the world. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. "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. He has grown a community who fight alongside him and encouraged others across the world to get themselves checked out if they spot any worrying signs. For eight final days and nights, Becca watched her new groom grow weaker and weaker, and writes of "panicking" every time she had to leave his side. We want to make as much difference as physically possible to make Dan proud, and to help anyone it might help in hard times.". Read more about Becca's journey on her websiteand her YouTube channel. Dan charted his struggle with his cancer. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. "Every hospital visit turned into a hospital stay, every late night sitting on the bathroom floor together whilst hewas being sick and all the frustrated tears that came with it.". A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY - DON'T GIVE IN! 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'. Content not working due to cookie settings. Every 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' Couple: Where Are They Now? I panic and feel I need to wash them, but I know the blood isnt really there. His partner, Becca, remembers: Watching him fight everyday was both agonising and admirable. 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. Over the two years Daniel shared videos on YouTube, he gained over 150k subscribers. 'Since meeting Dan, I hadn't missed a single hospital appointment,' she said. Dan looked so well and didn't use his walking stick - you wouldnt have even thought that he was sick," said Becca, originally speaking to Unifed. Situated near Persley Bridge in the Granite City, the now abandoned site is near the centre of a busy commuter route in Europe's oil capital. The couple, who met in Starbucks, got married on September 12 last year after planning their ceremony in a matter of days with the help of friends and family. Dan, 32, a software developer, had already been diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer, pleomorphic sarcomatoid carcinomas three years earlier, which he was later told had become terminal. Despite being terminally ill, Becca and Dan made sure that they still lived adventurous lives like any young couple. "Hed gone from being okay and us being married for a few days to the cancer reaching his heart and lungs," said Becca, who is studying English language and communication at Canterbury Christ Church University. Obstetrician Paul Holmes, who is normally based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, has spent the last three weeks helping women and babies affected by disaster. Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. Suddenly a stranger "plopped himself down" opposite her and introduced himself. Hard., Is he gone? His real name is Daniel Thomas. But a few days later as the couple were travelling to London, Dan's health unexpectedly began to deteriorate. The couple married on September 12, 2018 - just a few weeks after Dan proposed to Becca. ', By
Help Becca Thomas raise money to support Youth Cancer Trust. He said his last words the night before he died. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. It ended with me stuffing my face with pizza and watching Predator with, little did I know it then my future husband. Submit your own storyhere, and be sure tosubscribeto our free email newsletter for our best stories. I panic and feel I need to wash them, but I know the blood isn't really there.'. Rubbing his back and feeling all the nodules of the tumor popping up at a rapid pace. 'It has been suggested to me that I have PTSD, as I see his blood on my hands when I look at them. Talking to BirminghamLive, Dan said the quick wedding turnaround cost just under 1,000 and took just 24 hours to organise. . He also wanted to encourage people to go to the doctor if they were concerned about their health. She instantly agreed and the pair spent a night with his friends she later wrote that she would never forget. For eight final days and nights, Becca watched her new groom grow weaker and weaker, and writes of "panicking" every time she had to leave his side. Because I remember that I now live my life for Dan as well.. YouTube star Dan Thomas loses cancer fight. September 28, 2018 - by PeeWeeToms - Leave a Comment. His motto was 'don't give in, don't give up'. One person wrote: 'The fact that you took the time to record this during this most difficult time for your family blows me away. In the Marsden, I would stay in his room with him until 1 or 2 in the morning watching random movies and making the nurses laugh.
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! The sadness consumed me like an angry fire I couldnt put out. 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. 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. He passed away at 12:35 PM. Next time we will get you some snow.". 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. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Networked across Twitter , Instagram and Facebook , Dan has potentially helped thousands of people. Hed gone from being OK and being married a few days before the cancer reached the lining of his heart and his lungs," said Becca. His family hope that his videos and blogs can still help others in a similar situation. But Production. Prior to getting together with Jacobs, Kufrin had her fair share of high-profile Bachelor Nation romances. The next day, 16 days after their wedding, Dan's wife and family held his hands and they said their goodbyes, crying. 'Thank you for your support over this time and I hope it will continue. Since being told he would not be able to undergo anymore trials, Dan has posted his bucket list online and his huge following on social media is determined to help him complete it. Dan recently decided to create a bucket list which he said will involve Becca going forward. Becca Thomas is fundraising for Youth Cancer Trust. 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. Through even the hardest times, we would be laughing and joking. Yet following the news he would no longer be able to take part in trials to try and help his fight against the cancer, Dan had to miss the gig.
He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. After being cast as the lead in season 14 of The Bachelorette, Kufrin accepted Garrett Yrigoyen's proposal during the show's finale; however, Kufrin confirmed in September 2020 that she and Yrigoyen, 32, had decided to call off their engagement after two years together. Now, they don't phase me at all. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time.'. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. POPPY OSCAR THE PERSIAN KITTEN! 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. Divorce gets a lot of press, but what you should and shouldnt do after your divorce papers are signed is often overlooked. He was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015 and had numerous surgeries and therapies. The newlyweds had first met at the Starbucks near the London Eye. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. He was my best friend and supported me no matter what. He tried multiple types of chemotherapy to slow the progression of the cancer. He was diagnosed in 2015 and on September 9 this year proposed to hisgirlfriend Becca during a trip to Paignton Zoo in Devon, reports the Mirror. The youtube star PeeWeeToms died at the age of 32. Vlogger on YouTube who used the platform to share his cancer journey as a way to raise awareness for individuals with rare cancers. "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at," Dan said at the time. This is really stupid, lets just put a label on it. I sat up with him when he was in too much pain to sleep. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Birmingham Live reported how Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who had been touring with Joy Formidable, sent a message of congratulations to the couple, and even invited the pair to join him on the band's Canadian tour that autumn. A car accident was the turning point in his attitude towards his fight and later started his YouTube channel. Trivia Now Becca is doing her best to spread the same sort of positivity Dan strived to instill in others through her own blog and videos. I was once scared of blood, needles and vomit. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. The loving couple met by chance in London when Dan plucked up the courage to introduce himself, Becca and Dan married weeks after he proposed, Dan, 32, shared his gruelling cancer journey in hopes of helping others, Becca Thomas has been open about the couple's heartbreak, Dan spent much of the final chapter of his life in hospital, Becca and Daniel Thomas during his cancer battle, Dan charted his struggle with his cancer diagnosis through vlogging, Becca Thomas pledged to help her husband live his short life to the fullest. "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," wrote Becca. Oh and she said yes! Coronation Street favourite Julia Goulding has confirmed she's back on the cobbles. He revealed on YouTube only days later that they had got married after securing a special marriage licence and the whole day cost under 1,000 and was planned in 24 hours, reports BirminghamLive. The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. The hospital appointments, the tests, the trials. Hi there, welcome to my channel, friend. Dan's brother Matt Thomas is drummer for The Joy Formidable who are touring with the rockers.