Taylor Swift's 9-year-old fan, Scarlett Oliver, dies of cancer
etimes.in | Apr 30, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
Taylor Swift's massive fan base, known as Swifties, is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Scarlett Oliver, who died of cancer this month. Scarlett gained the attention of many when the pop superstar gifted her a '22' hat during her Eras Tour concert in Sydney, Australia, earlier this year.Scarlett's father, Paul, shared the sad news on his wife's Instagram account, expressing his grief with a touching message. He wrote, “My Angel, so strong, so brave, so beautiful. Nothing will ever be the same again. Don’t forget me and please find a way to let me know you are ok. Goodnight baby, I love you – Dad. It’s just not fair.” The heartfelt message resonated with many who felt the loss alongside Scarlett's family.
Fans around the world paid tribute to Scarlett after hearing the news of her passing. Messages of condolence and support poured in from Swifties and others, expressing their sorrow for the family's loss.
Scarlett's family had previously reached out to Swifties to help her receive the '22' hat during Swift's Sydney concert. Scarlett was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer, a high-grade glioma, in October 2023, with no cure available. Her stepmother, Natalie, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, stating that they had sought help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make Scarlett's dream of meeting Taylor Swift come true.
Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy Award winner, met Scarlett during her concert in Sydney and gave her the '22' hat, fulfilling the young fan's wish. Natalie expressed her gratitude, saying, “You are AMAZING!! Thank you so much for making Scarlett’s dream come true!! To everyone who shared her story to help us make this happen, we are beyond grateful!!! Scarlett is on top of the world right now!! I’m so emotional and happy this morning.”
The touching gesture from Taylor Swift and the outpouring of support from fans have provided some comfort to Scarlett's family during this difficult time.
Fans around the world paid tribute to Scarlett after hearing the news of her passing. Messages of condolence and support poured in from Swifties and others, expressing their sorrow for the family's loss.
Scarlett's family had previously reached out to Swifties to help her receive the '22' hat during Swift's Sydney concert. Scarlett was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer, a high-grade glioma, in October 2023, with no cure available. Her stepmother, Natalie, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, stating that they had sought help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make Scarlett's dream of meeting Taylor Swift come true.
Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy Award winner, met Scarlett during her concert in Sydney and gave her the '22' hat, fulfilling the young fan's wish. Natalie expressed her gratitude, saying, “You are AMAZING!! Thank you so much for making Scarlett’s dream come true!! To everyone who shared her story to help us make this happen, we are beyond grateful!!! Scarlett is on top of the world right now!! I’m so emotional and happy this morning.”
The touching gesture from Taylor Swift and the outpouring of support from fans have provided some comfort to Scarlett's family during this difficult time.