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Influencer Jess Hurrell Dead at 42 Following Cancer Battle

Jess Hurrell inspired over 94,000 Instagram followers with her interior design content while bravely facing melanoma, remaining positive throughout her eight-year cancer fight, family said.

  • On Saturday, August 30, Hurrell's family confirmed via Instagram that Jess Hurrell, London-based influencer, died at age 42 following an 8-year cancer battle, passing last Friday.
  • Hurrell's medical updates show her stage 2 melanoma advanced to stage 4, leading to surgery, two years of immunotherapy, and radiotherapy until January 2025 when declared cancer-free.
  • Based in London, Jess Hurrell built a career transitioning from showbiz journalist to interiors influencer, founding the blog Gold Is A Neutral and amassing over 94,000 Instagram followers.
  • Hurrell's family wrote her `positive energy was infectious` and fans and fellow influencers flooded social media with tributes calling her `inspirational`; David Hurrell shared an emotional message recalling their nearly 25 years together.
  • Hurrell is survived by husband David Hurrell and their two children, Rafferty and Nellie, and earlier this year she shared her 8-year cancer battle with her online community.
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