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Who was Haley Odlozil? Social media star, 30, dies of cancer after being diagnosed weeks before wedding in 2015

Haley Odlozil used to post videos on TikTok about her journey, inspiring others to be brave

TEXAS, UNITED STATES: Haley Odlozil, a popular TikTok star who had been bravely sharing her life journey on the social media platform after being diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer eight years ago, has died. She was 30 years old.

Odlozil's husband, Taylor, who often featured in her videos, announced the sad news earlier this week on Instagram. In his tribute, Taylor spoke of Odlozil's unwavering strength and determination to live, despite the challenges posed by her illness. 

'I never knew my heart could physically hurt'

In his post, Taylor wrote, "It is with unbelievable sadness that I tell all of you my sweet Haley has passed away. I cannot begin to describe the amount of heart ache & grief myself & our entire family is experiencing. I never knew my heart could physically hurt. Ive never seen someone fight so hard to live. Her love for me, Weston, her family, & her friends is what has kept her going for so many years, especially the last 8 months. Im so blessed to have had Haley a part of my life for 16 years. It has been my true honor to take care of her. I am so grateful for the lessons I have learned from Haley."

Taylor's post continued, "As the husband I have seen every moment. The happy ones & the sad ones. One thing I can tell you, she suffered greatly fighting this disease that slowly tore her body apart for the last 8 years. The thought of her being completely healed in a body with no pain & no scars in heaven makes me so incredibly happy for her but so overwhelmingly sad Im not there to see it. My fear of death is so much less knowing I will get to see her one day completely healed."

He concluded with, "I cannot wait for that day. Im so thankful I got to see Haley fulfill her life purpose of becoming a mom. She was an incredible mother. My heart breaks most for Weston. I dont think he will ever fully understand what he meant to Haley. He was everything to her. I love you Haley. More than I can put into words. You are a part of who I am and I will never stop loving you. I cant wait to see you again." 

Who was Haley Odlozil?

Odlozil and Taylor's love story began back in 2008 when they were in high school, and their bond only grew stronger over the years. However, their joyous journey took an unforeseen turn when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, a few weeks before they were about to get married.

Despite the challenges they faced, the couple's love endured, and in 2019, they welcomed their beloved son, Weston, into the world via a surrogate. Weston frequently features in their TikTok content, allowing viewers to witness the strong and beautiful family bond shared by the trio.

Taylor expressed deep gratitude for the 16 years he spent with Odlozil, cherishing every moment they had together. Their TikTok updates were a source of hope and inspiration to millions of followers who followed the TikToker's brave cancer journey closely. Each video was accompanied by the reassuring message, "Haley is still fighting," a testament to her unwavering spirit.

Odlozil's presence on TikTok allowed her to touch the lives of countless people, spreading a message of strength, resilience, and love. Her journey will forever remain an inspiring testament to the power of love and the courage to fight against adversity.