Anna Grace Phelan, a 19-year-old TikTok influencer from Georgia, passed away on May 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. Her journey, marked by unwavering faith and resilience, touched the hearts of many as she documented her experiences on social media.Hindustan Times+6The Sun+6FOX 5 Atlanta+6FOX 5 Atlanta
Early Life and Diagnosis
Born on October 12, 2005, in Orlando, Florida, Anna Grace later moved to Jefferson, Georgia, where she graduated from Jefferson High School in 2024. She began experiencing symptoms such as numbness in her face and legs, vision problems, and slurred speech just days before starting college. An MRI and subsequent biopsy confirmed the presence of a grade 4 glioblastoma in September 2024. Hindustan TimesPeople.com+3People.com+3The Sun+3FOX 5 Atlanta+1People.com+1
Sharing Her Journey
Anna Grace turned to TikTok to share her cancer journey, amassing nearly 400,000 followers. Her content provided insight into her treatments, daily struggles, and unwavering Christian faith. In one of her final posts on May 14, she revealed that her tumor had grown in an inoperable area, affecting her breathing, vision, and mobility. Despite the grim prognosis, she remained hopeful, stating that her recovery would “take a miracle.” People.com+3People.com+3The Sun+3People.com
Community Support and Legacy
The outpouring of support for Anna Grace was evident through heartfelt messages from followers and a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $66,000. Her family expressed gratitude for the prayers and support, emphasizing her powerful testimony of faith. Hindustan Times+2The Sun+2New York Post+2Facebook+7People.com+7Hindustan Times+7
Final Farewell
A funeral service for Anna Grace Phelan is scheduled for May 29 at Galilee Christian Church in Jackson County, Georgia. She is survived by her parents, William “Buddy” Phelan and Nadine Phelan, her brother Harper David Phelan, her grandparents, and a large extended family. People.com+4New York Post+4The Sun+4People.com+2FOX 5 Atlanta+2The Sun+2
Anna Grace Phelan’s story is a testament to strength, faith, and the impact one individual can have on a global community. Her legacy continues to inspire and uplift those facing their own battles.
