“She’s At Peace Now.” Honey Boo Boo’s Big Sister Has Passed Away Aged 29
I feel that for one beautiful moment in time, the whole world was watching Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. It was the first of its kind, documenting the very normal (and very funny) lives of Mama June and her daughters as they navigated all the big and small milestones of school, beauty pageants, pregnancies and couponing.
While the show hasn’t been on air for a few years now, people will still know exactly who I’m referring to when I say the names Chickadee, Pumpkin, Chubbs and Honey Boo Boo.
And those same people will be devastated to hear that Anna Cardwell (Chickadee) passed away this week.
“With breaking heart, we are announcing that @annamarie35 is no longer with us,” Mama June shared on Instagram. “She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11.12pm.”
“She gave one hell of a fight for 10 months she passed away with her family around her like she [wanted] and we will be updating y’all with more information as we get it today.”
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According to TMZ, Chickadee had a series of tests in January of this year after initially complaining of stomachaches, before doctors diagnosed her with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. The cancer was found in Chickadee’s liver, kidney and lungs.
After her diagnosis, her family stepped in to help look after Chickadee’s two kids, 10-year-old Kaitlyn (who you would remember from the show) and seven-year-old Kylee. Chickadee began her first round of chemotherapy in March, and Mama June has shared updates on her treatment on Instagram.
The family at Christmas. From left to right, top to bottom: Pumpkin, Sugar Bear, Chickadee, Kaitlyn (Chickadee’s daughter), Chubbs, Honey Boo Boo and Mama June. Image Credit: TLC
Since her passing, her little sister Alana (Honey Boo Boo) posted a statement:
“This is one post I wish I didn’t have to make. Last night we all surrounded Anna with love and let her know it was okay to go. Unfortunately, around 11pm Anna took her last breath. Anna was in so much pain last night but now as a family, we all know she is at peace now. I really don’t know what to say as my heart is completely broken. Watching my 29-year-old sister this last year battle this horrible disease hasn’t been easy. Anna was a fighter and still is. Lord, please wrap your arms around her two babies and our family as the next couple of days will make this all a reality 🥹.”
“I’m so glad that you waited til I was home to take your last breath! I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven! We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever. And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left! The sky looks a little bit different today. We will always love you Anna 💔. You hit me hard with his one Anna but I know you’re in a better place now and pain-free forever!”
Image credit: @honeybooboo Instagram + TLC