With heavy hearts, we announce the passing. When you find out who she is, you will cry
Dr. Kimberly Nix, who chronicled her metastatic sarcoma battle on social media, passed away at age 31. Her pre-recorded farewell video was shared on May 8, 2024, revealing she had died peacefully.
**A Social Media Legacy**
The internal medicine resident gained followers by documenting her cancer experience on Instagram and TikTok. Her final nine-minute video showed her applying makeup while reflecting on life’s joys, including attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
**Heartbreaking Goodbye**
“I had a beautiful life,” she told viewers. “The only sadness is not growing old with my husband – the love of my life.” Her emotional message thanked supporters for making her feel less alone during her illness.
**Educational Mission**
Diagnosed at 28 during her medical residency, Dr. Nix used her platform to educate about sarcoma – rare cancers affecting bones and soft tissues. She encouraged new followers to learn about the disease through her content.
**Final Request**
The video concluded with an appeal to support sarcoma research via the Sarcoma Alliance, a nonprofit improving diagnosis and care for patients.
**Impactful Presence**
Her authentic posts created an online community that brought her “happy tears” during her final days. Followers described her content as both heartbreaking and inspiring.
**Lasting Legacy**
Dr. Nix’s courageous storytelling continues raising awareness, with her husband maintaining her social accounts to honor her memory and mission.
