He passed away at 12:35 PM. Before theyd asked Dan if he wanted to be resuscitated, but the doctors were now saying it would be kinder not to resuscitate him as as there was no chance of him surviving.. I am who I am today because of him. 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. But after a few nights the sickness returned and he was in so much pain that Becca called an ambulance. The campaign has now been switched off as nothing further can be done until we know the results of these things. By that stage, Dan, 32, was relying on a cane to walk and was in a lot of pain, and losing weight rapidly. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We want to make as much difference as physically possible to make Dan proud, and to help anyone it might help in hard times.". 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. Ex-Ranger star Ian Black given road ban for drink-driving. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. "I'm very sick, it's crazy, but I'm not going to stop, I'm still working everyday on the vlog to leave a legacy.". He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. SHAREthis story on Facebook to encourage others to cherish every moment and love what matters most. I was once scared of blood, needles and vomit. You can view and donate to her page here and follow Becca's journey on her Instagram page at @kissedbyafox or on her YouTube channel. "But one day, we were at the pub and he said, you know what? Not wanting to hurt anyones feelings and fearing the consequences of attachment, he had avoided a close relationship with anyone. After the wedding, Dan was straight back into hospital, where his condition began rapidly declining. 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. She instantly agreed and the pair spent a night with his friends she later wrote that she would never forget. 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.'. Now, they don't phase me at all. 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. Donate on JustGiving. Its a love that looks right.. (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. I panic and feel I need to wash them, but I know the blood isn't really there.'. While the wedding pictures show the couple glowing with love and surrounded by friends and family, they remained candid about the reality of life with terminal cancer - their every day lives were often "horrible", Becca wrote. "Thats only because he wanted to protect my feelings. 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. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs Get Engaged Again! His real name isDaniel Thomas. Minutes from dying, she turned to me. His daily blogs have documented his journey through his cancer battle, through the highs and lows. Odsonne Edouard called out as Celtic hero sees Patrick Vieira go public with Crystal Palace concern. Something went wrong, please try again later. Dan's message even reached as far as the International Space Station. In July, Dan's cancer had forced him to use a stick to help him walk. He coped so well he didn't 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. Russell Brands lookalike turned out to be Dans older brother, Matt. Daniel Thomas (@peeweetoms) Instagram photos and videos peeweetoms Follow 879 posts 28.2K followers 601 following Daniel Thomas Video creator Totally Nuts | Married Dying To Have Fun! Terminal Cancer Fighter, I Vlog! He said his last words the night before he died. I remember crying my heart out when the doctor told me that they was nothing they could do.". ', Another fan wrote: 'He was a Fantastic guy, this is the worst news though, what a sad day, but he has brought the world together.'. "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. Dismay over cancelled operation figures for NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Youtube star PeeWeeToms dies from rare form of cancer aged 32 just weeks after marrying his girlfriend as his condition deteriorated Vlogger Dan Thomas, from Dudley, died on Friday after. I stayed in the Royal Marsden in Sutton with him for two weeks when his bile duct blocked, he went jaundice and had surgery. He also wanted to encourage people to go to the doctor if they were concerned about their health. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. DON'T GIVE UP! Wed like to hear your important journey. 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. Talking to BirminghamLive, Dan said the quick wedding turnaround cost just under 1,000 and took just 24 hours to organise. Death Thomas had died on September 28, 2018, losing a battle to sarcomatoid carcinoma after 3 years. "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. We were inseparable. YouTube star PeeWee Toms has died after fighting a rare form of cancer, and just weeks after marrying his fiancee. Hard., Is he gone? Hi there, welcome to my channel, friend. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But Dan, from Dudley, West Midlands, early on revealed his heartbreaking reality - he had a very rare form of terminal cancer, called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carinoma. Rubbing his back and feeling all the nodules of the tumor popping up at a rapid pace. I truly believe that u are an inspiration. Dan's brother Matt Thomas is drummer for The Joy Formidable who are touring with the rockers. 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. 'I memorised all his medication and could tell the nurses exactly what he was taking when and how much. By Dan never wanted the fact that he had cancer to get in the way of life, " she said. If you want to support Dan, you can follow him here on Twitter , or on Instagram , Facebook and on YouTube . He began sharing his journey on his YouTube channel under the name PeeweeToms to raise awareness of the disease and show what he was facing. 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. POPPY OSCAR THE PERSIAN KITTEN! The couple temporarily broke up at the finale but later reunited. Becca is fundraising for the Youth Cancer Trust in memory of Daniel, who was passionate about the charity, on JustGiving. My name is Becca (or Mine Hyde to some!) "He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said 'I do'.". September 28, 2018 - by PeeWeeToms - Leave a Comment. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Do you want to get married? We held each other in the tightest hug, and just sobbed. Mr Thomas started the account to provide 'inspiration, motivation or some get up.'. The singer, who was standing next to Mr Thomas' drummer brother Matt, said: 'I'm here with your brother, sending you a lot of love, and congratulations on your wedding.'. 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I love you too, but this is ridiculous. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. , 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. 4,565 Likes, 361 Comments - Daniel Thomas (@peeweetoms) on Instagram: "Becca got her kitten, welcome Poppy to the family :)" Mr Thomas started the account to provide 'inspiration, motivation or some get up.'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But it didnt stop him from getting on with life. He said: "She hasn't moved from my side in the last few months, ever since I went into hospital to have surgery. "We will not let Dans flame go out, his memory and content will still continue to help people. We decided he should have a tattoo, so Emma, a tattoo artist, designed an incredible piece for him. Networked across Twitter , Instagram and Facebook , Dan has potentially helped thousands of people. , updated From that moment onwards, I didnt leave his side.". Read more about Becca's journey on her websiteand her YouTube channel. After eight harrowing days watching her husband get weaker and weaker, feeling like she couldn't even go to the toilet without 'panicking', Becca and Dan's family said their goodbyes on September 28. I can still hear his encouraging words. Every 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' Couple: Where Are They Now? The former staff member has shared what it's really like to work in the busy pub chain - including some insight into the menu. I love you too, but this is ridiculous. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. The couple married on September 12, 2018 - just a few weeks after Dan proposed to Becca. Rising star Rayan Mohammed has admitted he has faced abuse on the pitch as he climbed through the ranks to reach the SPFL. His family hope that his videos and blogs can still help others in a similar situation. He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. Do you have a similar experience? 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. It wasnt my husband. Gallery and blog of Daniel Thomas marrying Becca. The youtube star PeeWeeToms died at the age of 32. Kufrin and Jacobs have been an item since appearing on season seven of Bachelor in Paradise earlier this year. Baby, there was an accident. It was a bleak outcome the couple knew was inevitable, following Dan's terminal diagnosis, but they had hoped for more time together as man and wife. He was so excited to be a dad. 15:33 GMT 20 May 2019. Dan, from Dudley, revealed the emotional proposal in a post on Instagram which showed Becca petting a giant Galpagos tortoise, complete with an engagement ring on her finger. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. "Thank you Tommy, for soaking it all in and appreciating the little things. However, between all the amazing things we did, were the horrible things. He filled my life with crazy adventures, but not only that. One person wrote: 'The fact that you took the time to record this during this most difficult time for your family blows me away. The newlyweds had first met at the Starbucks near the London Eye. But a few days later as the couple were travelling to London, Dan's health unexpectedly began to deteriorate. October 1, 2018, 3:04 PM YouTube star PeeWee Toms has died after fighting a rare form of cancer, and just weeks after marrying his fiancee. Chatbot creates university essay 'that would pass' in two minutes as cheating epidemic exposed, The Daily Record has told of huge rises in cheating at Scottish universities, with essay mills and Artificial Intelligence making it easy for cheats. Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. 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. 1 in 2 people in the UK will get cancer during their life time. "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. I remember crying my heart out when the doctor told me that they was nothing they could do. The couple, who met in Starbucks, got married on. He dealt with the news extraordinarily well, and documented his journey on his YouTube channel and Instagram, with the aim to help as many people in life as he possibly could, whether they were affected by cancer or not. 'Since meeting Dan, I hadn't missed a single hospital appointment,' she said. Help Becca Thomas raise money to support Youth Cancer Trust. The weather was amazing on our wedding day. 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. With tears streaming down my face, I looked at him. Bless you all, we just want to celebrate Dan's life and all he meant to us as a family.'. The couple first met at a Starbucks near the London Eye in early in 2018 and, at first, just became good friends. We hung out with his nephew, Noah, and his mum and dad a lot too. Something went wrong, please try again later. Arie Luyendyk Jr. infamously proposed to Kufrin during the season 22 Bachelor finale; however, the race car driver broke up with Kufrin shortly after to pursue runner-up and now-wife Lauren Burnham. "I've been hit with about 78 snowballs by @thomasajacobs but I wouldn't have it any other way," Kufrin captioned the cute picture of the couple cuddling up together post-snowball fight. I still hear his voice. "If there's anything I wanna do now, she'll be doing it with me, we'll be doing everything together," he said. Tragically he was only 32 when he died. 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. My Daily Vlog, is for me to vent, explain where I am at and give updates to people of my progress or just generally be silly! The couple were never able to take up Grohl's offer. This is really stupid, lets just put a label on it. 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. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY - DON'T GIVE IN! It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time.: Woman loses her husband to cancer. Scots mum begs people to stop sharing graphic footage of son's violent attack. He had been told later on it was terminal, and it would eventually take his life. A few days later he released a video revealing the pair were now married after a ceremony in Weston-super-Mare. Hayley Richardson For Mailonline Missing Glasgow man 'may have travelled to Carlisle' as police appeal for help. 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. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. The 32-year-old vlogger, whose real name was Dan Thomas, shared his emotional. His aim, according to Becca, was to raise awareness of the disease, encourage people to go to the doctor if they were worried and 'help as many people in life as he possibly could, whether they were affected by cancer or not'. 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. Over the course of the last calendar year, cancelled operations have shot up by 61. PeeWeeToms is a username used by Dan Thomas on YouTube. I never imagined I could give up everything Ive ever known and give up my life for someone else. "He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said 'I do'.". Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city. 'He said his last words the night before he died,' she recalled. 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.'. She has also started her own vlog, talking about cancer, urging support for charities which support sufferers and families and how she is dealing with the grief. 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. Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters, even sent the pair a congratulations message after the wedding in a video shared on Instagram. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. 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. He was diagnosed witha sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. Content not working due to cookie settings. Following surgery to remove the lumps, the doctortold him that his cancer was not curable. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Hershey's Canada releases HER for SHE bars featuring a trans activist, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race. She wrote: "We were inseparable. The next day, 16 days after their wedding, Dan's wife and family held his hands and they said their goodbyes, crying. 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. Please see the updates section. He tried multiple types of chemotherapy to slow the progression of the cancer. He drifted away peacefully this afternoon and is now out of pain, which is all we could ask for. As Becca Thomas sat alone reading a book in Starbucks, she had no idea she was about to meet the love of her life. He passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, just 16 days after we said I do.. "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.". It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time. "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at. Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister. He led me backstage (I know, I was shocked too!) I memorized all his medication and could tell the nurses exactly what he was taking when and how much. "It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time.". Suddenly a stranger "plopped himself down" opposite her and introduced himself. 12:30 EST 01 Oct 2018. Becca Kufrin Takes Boyfriend Thomas Jacobs to Her Hometown Over the Holidays: 'My Heart Is So Full', Becca Kufrin Says Exes Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Garrett Yrigoyen Weren't 'All In' Like Thomas Jacobs, Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs' Relationship Timeline. In a piece for Love What Matters, Becca told how they went on their first day the same evening that they met in the coffee shop, after Dan, from Dudley, West Midlands, invited her to his brother Matt's gig. Dan's message even reached as far as the International Space Station. This came just weeks after he tied the knot. 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. and introduced me to a man who looked like he was impersonating Russell Brand. Dan recently decided to create a bucket list which he said will involve Becca going forward. It was the wedding day which saw more tears than most. I sat with him during the bicycle trial, and when he was told he couldnt continue it. One important thing I should mention, was that Dan had a very rare form of cancer (called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carcinoma). On Friday his family announced the heartbreaking news that Mr Thomas had died. She recalled staying with Dan in his hospital room until 2am watching 'random movies and making the nurses laugh', and when he was in too much pain to sleep. 15:33 GMT 20 May 2019 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. Rubbing his back and feeling all the nodules of the tumor popping up at a rapid pace. Becca Thomas spoke of her feelings in a YouTube video (5394781) Dan, 32, a software developer, had already been diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer, pleomorphic sarcomatoid. On September 12, the couple got married in Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset. I am continuing the work my late husband started for Youth Cancer Trust because Dan held this charity close to his heart. There will be good days and bad days. 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. 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. For our best love stories, subscribe to our free email newsletter: She wont make it through the night, the doctor said. Five teenage boys have now been charged with attempted murder over the attack. Because of Dan, I have reconsidered my own life and he has given me strength to carry on. Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer. Gillian Davies, 86 spent hundreds of pounds transforming an award winning outdoor garden for residents at Emlyn's Gardens in Stamford, Lincolnshire only for the council to destroy it all last week. I was once scared of blood, needles and vomit. Becca is fundraising for the Youth Cancer Trust in memory of Daniel, who was passionate about the charity, on JustGiving. Brave Becca Thomas, a 'twenty-something' from Kent, enjoyed a whirlwind romance with vlogger Dan Thomas, 32, known online as PeeWeeToms. By The singer, who was standing next to Dan's drummer brother, said: 'I'm here with your brother, sending you a lot of love, and congratulations on your wedding.'. He was admitted to hospital in Bristol, where his condition was stabilised, and they returned home to Somerset. We chatted and hung out with him for a little while, until Dan told me he had someone else I had to meet. We wondered back through to the main entrance and found Emma. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY DONT GIVE IN! 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. 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.. 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. 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, 32, posted numerous videos on the channel about his daily life fighting cancer. He has inspired . Ex-Wetherspoons worker shares the dishes he 'never ate' - and would 'always avoid'. "People think that if you have cancer, your life is just bed and hospital appointments but we did the weirdest and most fun things.. Finally, I embraced it., My husband whispered, I have got to run to the drug store. It was clear this quick trip would turn into a night of me wondering where he was. The sad thing about time is that none , Hotels, hospitals and rarely home! michelle_engelbrecht_ I love Becca! 12:12 EST 01 Oct 2018 '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.'. Becca and Dan Thomas, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance, said 'I do' just days before his terminal cancer took his life. I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. YouTuber PeeWeeToms dead aged 32 following cancer battle - just weeks after marrying - Mirror Online, YouTuber PeeWeeToms dies age 32 following battle with cancer - just weeks after he marries sweetheart - Birmingham Live, Steven Prebble Photography - Wedding Photographer Cornwall. The Arsenal legend has revealed it's because he thinks the 15m striker can do more after dropping to the bench. I was sitting with my nose in a book when he plopped himself down. Charles Ogilvie was last seen in the Victoria Park area at roughly 7.45am. '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 was diagnosed with a sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. "For him to look well and enjoy the day thats all I could have asked for.. Prior to getting together with Jacobs, Kufrin had her fair share of high-profile Bachelor Nation romances. 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. I got a lot more than one answer that night. The sadness consumed me like an angry fire I couldnt put out. When he was being violently sick, we set up camp on the bathroom floor and tried to pretend we werent there because he was ill, but because we wanted to! I love you. He turned away as he muttered, No, dont tell me what to do. The next thing I knew, I was awakened by 3 strangers pounding on my front door. 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