– TikToker Harrison Gilks has passed away at the age of 18 after battling rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer that forms in soft tissue.
– Gilks chronicled his journey with cancer through videos on TikTok, where he gained a following.
– He created videos checking off activities from his bucket list and vowed to get as many adventures as he could with the time he had left.
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Harrison Gilks, a Canadian TikToker, passed away at the young age of 18 on March 30, 2023 after a battle with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of soft tissue cancer. Despite his illness, Harrison’s positive outlook on life and his inspiring bucket list adventures gained him a strong social media following. His family described him as an inspiration to many and his TikTok videos shared messages of hope and encouragement with his followers.
Harrison’s brother, David, took to TikTok to share the news of his brother’s passing and to express gratitude for the overwhelming support and encouragement that Harrison received from around the world. David noted that Harrison was not in pain when he died and was surrounded by his loved ones.
Harrison’s interest in checking off items from his bucket list gained him notoriety on social media. In his bucket list series, he chronicled his journey with cancer and shared all the adventures he wanted to experience, including helicopter rides and parasailing. Despite a period of remission, Harrison had shared with his followers in June 2022 that his cancer had returned and was terminal.
Harrison’s final video, posted on March 21, 2023, shared the news that his cancer had spread throughout his body. In the emotional video, Harrison expressed his love and gratitude for his followers, thanked them for their support, and announced that his bucket list was complete.
Harrison’s family and friends mourned his loss and remembered him for his infectious smile and positive outlook on life. Harrison will be laid to rest on April 6, 2023.
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