US EditionZuza Beine, Teen Influencer Who Chronicled Cancer Journey, Dies at 14
Zuza Beine shared her 11-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia with 1.8 million Instagram followers, inspiring many through openness about her condition and daily life.
- On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Beine's family announced that 14-year-old influencer Zuza Beine died after more than a decade fighting acute myeloid leukemia.
- Diagnosed around age three, Beine was a five-time survivor who underwent three bone marrow transplants amid multiple remissions and relapses.
- With more than 1.8 million Instagram followers, Beine regularly posted GRWM-style videos and on Saturday shared a montage about her cancer journey and gratitude.
- Beine's family asked that donations go to her late uncle's wife and children via GoFundMe, noting the last video captured 'what she was grateful for,' reflecting both beauty and suffering, according to Instagram.
- Using her platform, Beine raised childhood cancer awareness and participated in medical trials for emerging treatments; her death sparked widespread mourning from followers and peers including Melissa Gilbert.
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Waukesha teen who inspired millions in cancer battle dies at 14
Zuza Beine, a 14-year-old Waukesha teenager who touched millions of lives by sharing her cancer journey on social media, died this week after an 11-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.I first met Zuza in 2023 when she was 11 years old, interviewing her at her home as she shared her cancer story online. She told me she wanted other kids with cancer to know they are not alone. At that time, Zuza had about 100,000 followers.Previous coverage: Y…
Zuza's legs are only three years old when she is diagnosed with cancer. But she does not want to be undermined by it. How courageous, open and heartbreaking she fights against the disease is immediately followed by millions of people. But now she loses the fight - at the age of 14.
Beloved teen influencer dies at 14
Zuza Beine, a 14-year-old social media influencer who chronicled her years-long battle with cancer, has died, her Instagram page reported. Beine, who amassed millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok, died Monday morning after an 11-year fight with acute myeloid leukemia.
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