A fitness influencer has died of cancer just days after posting a heartbreaking final video explaining that her body “was giving up.”
Yanary Befort, who has spent the last year battling bowel cancer, died aged 32.
The sports coach and influencer had been sharing updates about her struggle on Instagram for her 62,000 followers.
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She posted her last video on 27 May and died around one week later.
In the heartbreaking clip, she said: “This will be my last video, my body has decided to give up…
“Today, I’m going to stay and watch the rays of the sun… take my time… be present in the moment.”
Days later, her family confirmed in an emotional message: “Yanou, our angel, became a star last night.
“Thank you for every message, you did her a lot of good.
“She loved reading your kind words.
“She was very happy to be able to touch so many people with hope, to share love as she always did.”
The fitness coach, who came from Lyon, France, used her online profile to raise awareness and bring hope and strength to others, as reported by Need To Know.
She actively collaborated with the Léon Bérard Centre in Lyon in the fight against cancer.
Yanary was also an ambassador for the annual La Scintillante road race in the city.
Despite her condition, she took part in the race in September last year.
This year’s event will be dedicated to the influencer’s memory.
Her family has organised a fundraising campaign with the proceeds going towards the Léon Bérard Centre.
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