A 10-year-old TikTok star who garnered over 7 million followers as she documented various health challenges has been intubated in an ICU and put in a medically induced coma, her family announced Wednesday.
Bella Thomson, widely known as Bella Brave online, has developed a viral infection in her lungs and began rapidly losing weight during the second day of her treatment, according to an Instagram post from her mother, Kyla.
“They’ve told us they don’t know if she’ll survive this. I know she will. I know she has an army praying for her,” the mother wrote.
Doctors reportedly said the infection may have already progressed into Bronchiolitis Obliterans, also known as “popcorn lung,” an irreversible and chronic condition.
“They will figure out why & they will fix it, I refuse to believe anything less,” the mom stated, adding, “We are praying and believing we have stopped the fibrosis attack on her lungs … This wait is beyond unbearable.”
Bella initially gained viral fame as her family chronicled her battle with conditions including a life-threatening problem with her colon and a severe immunodeficiency.
@kylact Part 2: @Ryan Reynolds & Bella talk transplant & Bella’s favourite hospital food. ☺️ … stay tuned for Part 3 of their funny convo where they talk Pikachu, LOLs and Video Games. #HelpingRyanHelpSickKids #bellabrave #sickkidsvs #fyp #foryoupage @SickKids Foundation #sickkidsstrong #sickkids #ryanreynolds #hospitalfood #funny #cute #kidsoftiktok #celebrity
As she’s continued to document her battles, there’s been an overflow of support from people in the comments.
“Bella has overcome so much in her life, I have no doubt she’ll come out of this stronger & braver than before,” wrote one social media user.
“I will continue to send all the love and support I have. I think of you and your family constantly and lift you up in my heart. Sending strength, love, light,” another stated.