TikTok and Nanny 911 star Deborah Finck has died. Her death followed a five-year battle with leiomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer. She was 57.
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The announcement came on Tuesday Jan. 14 when her daughter Katerina shared a post on Instagram.
According to People, Katerina has been documenting her mother’s battle with cancer through her social media since 2020. Katerina is one of Deborah’s six children, who are three sets of twins.
“To my mommy, my best friend, my sunshine—thank you for everything you’ve done for me. You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for,” Katerina wrote. “You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up.”
“You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love,” she continued. “You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me.”
She also included a link to the Ronald McDonald House, which supports sick children and their families.
“Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness,” Katerina wrote. “Your support means the world to us.”
Deborah Finck’s Last Video
On Jan. 13, Deborah responded to a fan who said that her story helped him deal with his severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The video was Deborah’s last upload to social media before her death.
“It meant a lot to me that you shared that,” she said in the video. “I sit here and I think, ‘Why me? … What have I done in this world to make a difference?’ And maybe this was my purpose.”
“You have a lot to live for,” she continued. “You have a lot of people still out there for you, and I don’t want to go anywhere either. I really don’t.”
Following Deborah’s death, her husband, Paul Finck, also shared a tribute to his late wife. The post began with, “A Loving Tribute to My Deborah.”
“Today, my heart is shattered as I share the news that my beloved wife, Deborah, has passed away,” Paul wrote. “After a brave and relentless five-year battle with cancer, she left this world peacefully, surrounded by love.”
“Deborah was my partner in every sense of the word—my confidant, my rock, the love of my life, and my eternal soul mate,” he continued. “Together, we built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories I will cherish forever.”