Woman, 25, announces her own death in heartbreaking LinkedIn post

Daniella posted a black and white photo of her with her dog (Picture: Daniella Thackray)

A woman announced her death in a heartbreaking LinkedIn post after being diagnosed with a rare form of bile duct cancer.

Daniella Thackray, 25, worked as an HR professional and wrote her final words for her family to post on LinkedIn after her death.

She was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, known as cholangiocarcinoma, which only affects around 2,800 people each year.

Daniella said: ‘If you’re reading this then it means I have died from my battle with cancer and my family are posting my final message on my behalf.’

After explaining her diagnosis, she stressed that ‘we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we react’.

She paid tribute to her family, her dog, her fiancé, and her job, adding: ‘I LOVED my life. Everything I had achieved was what I wanted.’

Daniella expressed sincere gratitude for her life (Picture: Daniella Thackray)

Daniella added: ‘So thank you everyone for making my life so magical. Remember what I said about enjoying the little things.’

Daniella is survived by multiple family members and her fiancée (Picture: Daniella Thackray)

The 25 year old asked her family to post her message after she died (Picture: Daniella Thackray)

She added a quote from Winnie the Pooh, reading: ‘If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together, there is something you must always remember.

‘You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart… I’ll always be with you.’

The heartbreaking post has gained nearly 40,000 likes, with many LinkedIn users in awe of Daniella’s brave and candid post.

She was diagnosed with the devastating cancer (Picture: Daniella Thackray)

Daniella said she hopes more is done to find out the cause of the disease (Picture: Daniella Thackray)

Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer that is found anywhere in the bile ducts, and those who suffer can have no symptoms or an array of them.

It’s unclear what causes the aggressive cancer, but it’s believed those over the age of 65 and those with certain medical conditions may be more prone to it.

Daniella added: ‘I really really do hope that in the years to come more research is done about this horrid cruel disease so that more lives can be saved.

‘And lastly to my dear, beautiful Tom, I love you and always will. Thank you for supporting me and bringing so much love and happiness into my life.

‘Go enjoy your life now, you deserve it.’

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