In October 30, 2016 fashion blogger Kyrzayda Rodriguez posted a picture of herself attached to tubes in hospital and said they were running some tests as what she thought was bloating ended up being fluid in her lungs and stomach. Seven days later, and she took to Instagram once more to share the devastating news that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Kyrzayda posted: βUnfortunately I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I still don’t know how to wrap my head around all this info. I know God will guide me but guys this has been the toughest challenge. I have learned so much this week … that kindness is stronger than anything, than your past and your mistakes. Thank you IG family for your prayers. I’m doing ok for now, and I will start treatment very soon. This is a new journey for me, I don’t want to fall into “why me” but find ways to overcome. My family & friends have been so supportive, Iβm beyond bless! For now my IG friends remember to be kind to one another! #FUCKyoucancerβ.
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, Kyrzayda passed away – less than a year after her initial diagnosis. On Monday, September 10, Joanne posted a message to Kyrzaydaβs Instagram to let her almost 500K followers know she had lost the battle: βYou were someone who inspired so many people across the world. Not only were you an icon, you were an amazing daughter, mother and friend. Our hearts are broken to see you go. But we know you are no longer in pain and can now rest. Heaven has gained an Angel! We love you forever! – Joanne 8.18.78 – 9.9.18β.
A truly inspirational person who has shared her journey throughout the course of the cancer, followers and the fashion community are devastated by her death. Despite her demise, Kyrzayda has kept strong the whole way through – posting in January: βIβve learned through this process that itβs important to never stop working on yourself and to continue to fight!β
While she was determined to win the battle against the disease, in August Kyrzayda informed her followers that she would no-longer be doing chemo and radiation. βIβd like to start out by thanking everyone for sharing all of your inspirational stories with me and for allowing me to inspire you back. As you guys know Iβve tried my best to keep you informed throughout my journey.
βThere are many moving parts to cancer treatment; thereβs chemo, radiation, paracentesis, prayer, etc. I am grateful for the role all of these things have played so far. However, the chemo and radiation will be discontinued because it is not working the way I hoped it would. I have decided to stop these treatments so that I can enjoy the rest of my time with my friends and family and to be as pain free as possible.
βEveryoneβs journey is different, God does not make mistakes, what is supposed to happen will happen. I am not mad am grateful for all of the opportunities I have been blessed with. One of the best things you can do for someone going through something like this is to support their decision. I will never give up on my fight. Please continue to share your stories, your love, your support, & your prayers. I love you all and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life all this time.β
As we farewell this beautiful soul, we celebrate her life with some of our favourite fashion moments delivered by the extraordinary style icon.
The aftermath of death is incredibly difficult to cope with – whether it be by family, friends or just someone who was looked up to. Please share the love to those who are left behind. Even if itβs a year later, chances are close ones are still hurtingβ¦ and hugs never go astray – even if you think that person might be doing okay – Husskie Editor, Yelena.
All images: Kyrzayda
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This was a special ones Leyns! What an incredible soul and gone too soon xxxxx
Such a special soul. I feel like this one is a bit poignant for both of us. xx
I was one of KR’s many admirers’. She was the ultimate influncer. Fashion, hair, style, healthy living. I even looked forward to her delving into the cosmetics world w/her own line. I couldn’t wrap my mind around learning of her diagnosis in Oct. ’18. It seemed unreal. Where did such a thing come from? Out of nowhere? She embodied everything we all want to be, from what we saw. This hurts. But like she said, “God doesn’t make mistakes”. ?
Death and who it takes with it sometimes just doesn’t feel fair. Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Kyrzayda with us. She was such a beautiful soul. Yelena x
Beautiful and special soul
WOW!! SPEECHLESS as I just learned of her death. Like so many, I ABSOLUTELY ADORED everything about her! Wasn’t an avid follower on IG (mey thought to look for her the) just discovered her on Pinterest over a year ago so anytime I login to Pinterest, different pics of her start to pop up… I viewed her more than anything else on the site. I was so mesmerized by her style that I never noticed her name. So today, like often, I opened Pinterest to look for something totally unrelated to fashion, but there she was and there I went from picture to picture to picture caught up into her style. And that’s when I ran across a picture of a beautiful woman in a beautiful white jumpsuit that looked like Kyrzayda but was much more slimmer. So I continued scrolling through the pics and more pictures of the beautiful fashionable slimmer woman continued to pop up, and after looking closely, I saw her eyes, her beautiful smile and teeth, high cheek bones, and flawless skin and realized that was her. But I was even more shocked, sadden, and stunned to read this article to learn she died of cancer. ? WOW!! Again, SPEECHLESS. She will truly be missed and her pictures, style, fashion, and grace is timeless and will live on. My condolences to her family. ??
IΒ΄m saddened to hear of KR’s transition. I started following her on Pinterest and was quite intrigued with her fashion. I noticed her weight loss and prayed that it wasn’t from cancer; but deep down in my heart I knew that it was. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones. I’m going to miss opening Pinterest to look for a recipe or other and end up spending hours following her looks. God bless.
May KR Family find Sweet Peace knowing How she did what she love and Thank you for Blessings this world with a Super Strong Young Sista Rest KR we loved you but God Loved you more #Ihatecancerfightforacure
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