Influencer Ashley Stock has been left heartbroken as her daughter Steve, three, has died from a rare brain cancer – just six weeks after the tumour was found.
Stevie was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – a rare form of cancer that has a 0% survival rate, back in April.
The youngster died just days after her third birthday.
Ashley, 35, took her to the hospital after noticing her “rapidly declining motor function”.
The mum-of-three shared the tragic news with fans on social media on Friday – revealing she was there when Stevie took her final breath.
Influencer Ashley Stock is heartbroken after daughter Steve, three, died from a rare brain cancer (Image: breatheandbloomessent/Instagram)
Writing on social media, Ashley said: “Stevie Lynn Stock. 3 years old. Seed Planter. Miracle Maker. Light Giver. Heart Healer. Blue eyed, dimpled smile, curly haired forever baby girl. Adored little sister, daughter and friend.”
“At 1:05pm on May 27th, Stevie took her final breath in our arms. There have been many miracles and countless God moments that I’ll put into words when my heart has strength.
“For now, I’m overwhelmed with relief that she’s at peace but I’m also feeling crushed by a pain so intense I can’t put it into words. I let it out a bit at a time.”
Stevie has died just six weeks after the tumour was found (Image: Instagram)
Ashley continued to say she wasn’t letting herself let all her emotions out and if she did she “didn’t know how she could survive”.
She added: “Gentleness has been my most effective approach on grief these last months, gentleness for myself and for all the beloved mourners by my side.
“We have complete faith in there being a greater purpose of this tragedy (and it’s already unfolding through your stories of renewed hope), but unfortunately, faith is not a ‘get out of pain free’ card, and that’s okay.”
Ashley has shared an emotional messages about Stevie’s death online (Image: Instagram)
The influencer ended the caption by writing: “I don’t know how to do this, so for now we’ll continue one day at a time held by the grace of God, the support of loved ones and the prayers of strangers who have become friends.”
The message came next to a photo of Stevie holding a crystal star.
Ashley also shared a video of the toddler playing with her puppy just days before her death.
Doctors found a large mass on Stevie’s brain back in April. She was later diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
Reports show the median survival time is just nine months after diagnosis.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
