TikTok star Francesco LoPresti has died at the age of 24 after a seven-year battle with testicular cancer.
His girlfriend, fellow TikTok star Kaitlin Reagan, 24, tearfully shared the heartbreaking news on their preferred social media platform on March 30, telling her 3.1 million followers that he died on March 21.
LoPresti had been diagnosed with stage 3B testicular cancer at age 17, and it spread to his lymph nodes, neck, liver, spinal cord, and right hip, requiring years of surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy.
His condition had recently worsened, and earlier this month, Reagan revealed that he was in hospice care.
In yesterday’s video, a crying Reagan told followers, ‘My goal was for you guys to watch him ring the bell [celebrating being in remission]. But the cancer took his life and Francesco passed away on Monday, March 21.’
TikTok star Francesco LoPresti has died at the age of 24 after a seven-year battle with testicular cancer
His girlfriend, fellow TikTok star Kaitlin Reagan , 24, tearfully shared the heartbreaking news on their preferred social media platform on March 30
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‘My goal was for you guys to watch him ring the bell [celebrating being in remission]. But the cancer took his life and Francesco passed away on Monday, March 21,’ she said
‘This was really hard to make this video,’ she went on. ‘That’s why it’s been a while since — I know it’s been a week since he hasn’t been here. But you guys deserve to know: he loved you guys so much.
‘And he loved everything that you guys did for him and just watching our videos and standing with us. And I thank you for that.
‘It’s gonna to take some time for us to really comprehend that he’s not here anymore and to heal. But what I do ask is that you take the time to watch all of our amazing videos that we made in the past because that’s what we have now, ‘cause they were so special.
‘And I’m going to be back. I’m just going to need some time. And everything that I do moving forward will be for him. So thank you for being here and don’t forget me. I’ll be back,’ she concluded.
LoPresti had been diagnosed with stage 3B testicular cancer at age 17, and it spread to his lymph nodes, neck, liver, spinal cord, and right hip
LoPresti and Reagan met when they were 12 adn began dating at age 15 (pictured)
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LoPresti needed years of surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy
His condition had recently worsened, and earlier this month, Reagan revealed that he was in hospice care
In the caption, she added a note to her late boyfriend: ‘I love you unconditionally and I feel so broken. I know you want everyone to know how much their love and support filled your life, so please let his voice be heard.
‘I promise to share your messages one day. You and I against the world forever. Thank u for a true love story.’
LoPresti got his stage 3B testicular cancer diagnosis at just 17.
He and Reagan had known each other since they were 12, when she developed a crush on him.
They started dating in 2003 at age 15, and were on and off for years until ‘consistently’ dating for the past three years.
LoPresti, who has over 742,000 TikTok followers, and Reagan, who has 3.1 million TikTokers, have both shared videos that they have made together
Most of the videos include TikTok trends, couple moments, and pranks, but they’ve also shared videos taken at the hospital
‘I love you unconditionally and I feel so broken. I know you want everyone to know how much their love and support filled your life, so please let his voice be heard,’ Reagan said
LoPresti, who has over 742,000 TikTok followers, and Reagan, who has 3.1 million TikTokers, have both shared videos that they have made together.
Most of the videos include TikTok trends, couple moments, and pranks, but they’ve also shared videos taken at the hospital.
On March 16, Reagan shared a clip of herself as LoPresti’s hand — with his arm hooked up to IVs — caressed her.
‘I love you guys, and I ask you keep him in your prayers. We are in a hospice stage. Please stand with us, and pray. Thank you so much,’ she wrote.
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