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Teen Zuza Beine, Who Inspired Millions on Social Media, Dies After Long Cancer Battle

Zuza Beine shared her 11-year fight with acute myeloid leukemia with 2.8 million followers, raising awareness about childhood cancer through her social media journey.

  • On September 22, 2025, Zuza Beine, a 14-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, died after a prolonged battle with cancer.
  • Diagnosed at age 3 with acute myeloid leukemia, Zuza Beine battled the disease for 11 years.
  • On TikTok and Instagram, Zuza Beine documented her treatment, including 3 bone marrow transplants, with her TikTok account reaching 2.8 million followers.
  • Supporters launched a GoFundMe aiming to raise $120,000 after her family announced her death on Tuesday, to cover medical bills and funeral costs.
  • Her online reach inspired millions of followers, and Ellen Menefee, godmother, said `She took her followers on that journey. And she shared the incredible moments of triumph, and she shared the raw moments`.
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At 14, American influencer Zuza Beine died as a result of leukemia, followed by more than two million people, she shared her fight against the disease without a filter.

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Teen Zuza Beine, who inspired millions on social media, dies after long cancer battle

Zuza Beine, a 14-year-old from Wisconsin who inspired millions by sharing her cancer journey on social media, died this week after battling the disease for most of her life.

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Zuza Beine, a 14-year-old girl from Wisconsin, died after facing a constant battle against acute myeloid leukemia from the age of three. Her family confirmed the news on Monday through her social networks, where the teenager had gathered millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok by frankly documenting her experience with cancer.

On Tuesday, September 23rd, Zuza Beine's family announced the death of the young girl at the age of 14 years. Followed by more than two million subscribers, she shared...

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El Universo broke the news in on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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