‘Bucket list teen’ dies after long battle with cancer

Alice Pyne, also known as the “bucket list teen,” who inspired thousands with her courage after a list of her life goals went viral back in 2011, has died.

Pyne’s mother confirmed to the BBC the 17-year-old died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.

The news was confirmed in a post on Facebook:

“Our darling girl, Alice, gained her angel wings today … She passed away peacefully with Simon, Milly and myself by her side … We are devastated and know that our lives will never again be the same.”

According to the BBC, Pyne was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was 13-years-old.

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In her last post on Dec. 31, Alice expressed her suprirse at how long she has continued to fight her b attle.

“I’m so excited…because every time I plan something, I always think that I won’t be here to see it happen, and then I am”.

Read more: BBC