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Honey Boo Boo has shared an emotional tribute to her sister Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell after she died at the age of 29.
Anna's death was announced by her mother Mama June on Sunday as she said her family has been left heartbroken. Anna had been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer back in January, with her sister now saying she will "make sure your legacy lives on forever".
Honey Boo Boo, real name Alana Thompson, took to Instagram to share a picture of her family surrounding Anna. Writing in the caption, the 18-year-old said: "This is one post I wish I didn’t have to make.
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Honey Boo Boo has paid tribute to her sister (Instagram/ @mamajune)
Anna Cardwell sadly died at the age of 29 (Instagram)"Last night we all surrounded Anna with love & let her know it was okay to go. Unfortunately, around 11pm Anna took her last breath. Anna was in so much pain last night but now as a family we all know she is at peace now."
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Honey Boo Boo said her heart has been "completely broken" by her sister's death. She added: "Watching my 29 year old sister this last year battle this horrible disease hasn’t been easy.
"Anna was a fighter & still is. Lord please wrap your arms around her 2 babies & our family as the next couple of days will make this all a reality. I’m so glad that you waited til i was home to take your last breath! I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college but i know you will forever cheer me on in heaven!
"We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever. And i promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left! The sky looks a little bit different today. We will always love you Anna. You hit me hard with his one Anna but i know your in a better place now and pain free forever!"
Fans rushed to offer their condolences (mamajune/Instagram)
Mama June also shared her own tribute (RW/MediaPunch/IPx)Fans offered their condolences in the comments, with one person writing: "Absolutely saddening my deepest condolences to you and your family." Another said: "Im so sorry for your loss,Alana! Sending my condolences for you and your family," while a third fan added: "I'm so sorry for your loss thinking of you."
Announcing Anna's death, Mama June said: "With the breaking heart, we are announcing that @annamarie35 is no longer with us. She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11:12 PM.
"She gave one hell of a fight for 10 months she passed away with her family around her like she won’t and we will will be updating y’all with more information as we get it today. We love y’all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family doing this difficult time #mamajune #prayers #cancersucks #family."
Anna was diagnosed with stage four adrenal carcinoma in January, which was discovered after she complained to the doctor about stomach aches. After undergoing tests, doctors discovered the cancer in her liver, kidney and lung.
According to the Mayo Clinic, adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in one or both of the small, triangular glands which are located on top of your kidneys. It can occur at any age.
Anna is survived by her two young daughters, who she shared with Michael Cardwell. Just one day before Anna's death, Mama June took to Instagram to beg fans for prayers as her daughter took a turn for the worse.