British YouTuber and influencer Luke Goodwin has tragically passed away at the age of 35 after a courageous battle with cancer.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his wife, Beckey Goodwin, in a YouTube video titled “Little Update On Our Warrior.”
Beckey shared that Luke had passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, including his parents and two young children, Taylor and Scarlett. She expressed gratitude to their followers for their unwavering support, which had kept Luke’s spirits high throughout his ordeal.
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Beckey fondly remembered her husband as an “amazing person” who showed her how to be strong even in the toughest times. “He was an amazing dad, son, and husband,” she added.
Luke was diagnosed with stage 4 Leiomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer that begins in smooth muscle tissue, in August 2022. Despite the grim prognosis, he continued to raise awareness and funds for individuals suffering from the diagnosis, using his social media platforms to organize charity events.
In his final YouTube video, posted on July 18, Luke shared that his condition was deteriorating rapidly. Despite his struggles, he remained determined to stay positive and fight against the cancer.
Luke also created a crowdfunding page to support his family during his diagnosis, with the goal of ensuring they could continue to make happy memories together.
As Luke’s family navigates this difficult time, Beckey urged them to stay strong and continue to hold their heads high, just as Luke would have wanted.