While the wedding pictures show the couple glowing with love and surrounded by friends and family, they remained candid about the reality of life with terminal cancer - their every day lives were often "horrible", Becca wrote. I saw my best friend who was the craziest, siliest, bravest and most intelligent man I have ever met and ever will meet.". Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters, even sent Mr Thomas a congratulations message after the wedding in a video shared on Instagram. His motto was 'don't give in, don't give up'. My name is Becca (or Mine Hyde to some!) Vlogger on YouTube who used the platform to share his cancer journey as a way to raise awareness for individuals with rare cancers. 'I stayed in the Royal Marsden in Sutton with him for two weeks when his bile duct blocked, he went jaundice and had surgery. !, I yelled. We decided he should have a tattoo, so Emma, a tattoo artist, designed an incredible piece for him. The couple were never able to take up Grohl's offer. I love you too, but this is ridiculous. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. And Dan told BirminghamLive how he knew he and Becca should get married as the two had been inseparable over the last couple of months. I stayed in the Royal Marsden in Sutton with him for two weeks when his bile duct blocked, he went jaundice and had surgery. Becca Kufrin isn't letting a little cold weather get in the way of having a blast with boyfriend Thomas Jacobs . But the simple fact is its almost impossible to do anything now without , DONT GIVE IN DONT GIVE UP ORIGINAL HOODIE (Unisex), DONT GIVE IN DONT GIVE UP ORIGINAL T-SHIRT (Unisex). Chatbot creates university essay 'that would pass' in two minutes as cheating epidemic exposed, The Daily Record has told of huge rises in cheating at Scottish universities, with essay mills and Artificial Intelligence making it easy for cheats. One important thing I should mention, was that Dan had a very rare form of cancer (called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carcinoma). She said: "I said to him, I love you, which I said in almost every sentence at this point, and he opened his eyes, held my hand and said, I love you too, but this is ridiculous'.". Daniel was monitored every three months, often having surgery each time new lumps appeared. In the photo, Kufrin is sporting a stylish and warm MPG Sport jacket, along with jeans, black boots, and a cream-colored beanie with an oversized pom pom on top. EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf, one of three candidates in the SNP leadership race, told the Record his daughter would attend a state school. Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. Read more stories from those experiencing grief and loss: Mommy, whats wrong? I held her face in my hands and brought her eyes to mine. He was just 32. Since meeting Dan, I hadnt missed a single hospital appointment. "But one day, we were at the pub and he said, you know what? This is really stupid, lets just put a label on it. But a few days later as the couple were travelling to London, Dan's health unexpectedly began to deteriorate. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. PeeWeeToms was born on December 4, 1985 in England. "It was horrendous. The loving couple met by chance in London when Dan plucked up the courage to introduce himself, Becca and Dan married weeks after he proposed, Dan, 32, shared his gruelling cancer journey in hopes of helping others, Becca Thomas has been open about the couple's heartbreak, Dan spent much of the final chapter of his life in hospital, Becca and Daniel Thomas during his cancer battle, Dan charted his struggle with his cancer diagnosis through vlogging, Becca Thomas pledged to help her husband live his short life to the fullest. Regan's plan for Scotland to win its independence did not go down well with all attendees. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. But as their friendship grew, so did the couple's feelings for each other. Dan documented his cancer journey and raised awareness of rare warning signs by vlogging to an audience of more than 20 million people around the world on YouTube and social media posts, including on Instagram as @peeweetoms. 'Since meeting Dan, I hadn't missed a single hospital appointment,' she said. She wrote of the highs and lows- from the pain of seeing him go through surgery and feeling his tumour growing - to staying up in hospital in the early hours of the morning watching movies and making the nurses laugh. Because I remember that I now live my life for Dan as well.. Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer. He was my best friend and supported me no matter what. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Obviously, I couldnt say no to that, so we went out for dinner, chatted, drank some more and then made our way over to the gig. Because of Dan, I have reconsidered my own life and he has given me strength to carry on. I truly believe that u are an inspiration. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY - DON'T GIVE IN! The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. He has inspired . Russell Brands lookalike turned out to be Dans older brother, Matt. The newlyweds had first met at the Starbucks near the London Eye. After a long fight, Dans journey is over. Life is all about having goals! Missing Glasgow man 'may have travelled to Carlisle' as police appeal for help. She wrote: "We were inseparable. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. A MESSAGE FROM THE THOMAS FAMILY - DON'T GIVE IN! Dan Thomas, from Dudley,has more than 150,000 subscribers on his channel and vlogged under the username PeeWeeToms. I remember crying my heart out when the doctor told me that they was nothing they could do. "Our friends put so much together in such a short period of time for us to rush the wedding, I have no idea where I would be without them," wrote Becca. Dan's message even reached as far as the International Space Station. Charles Ogilvie was last seen in the Victoria Park area at roughly 7.45am. Over the course of the last calendar year, cancelled operations have shot up by 61. He Said Yes! The couple first met at a Starbucks near the London Eye in early in 2018 and, at first, just became good friends. After initially being treated for shingles, he was scanned at the hospital and told it was cancerous. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. "Life for me now is succeeding at things I've wanted to succeed at. DONT GIVE UP! His brother Matt played drums for the band The Joy Formidable. It was such a Dan thing to do, to choose his time. Help Becca Thomas raise money to support Youth Cancer Trust. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), prolific vlogger about his fight with the disease, attracting 100,000 subscribers. Eight nights not being able to even leave his side to go to the toilet without panicking. The smiling couple shared pictures of their happy day, taken by Steven Prebble, on Mr Thomas's website and their Instagram accounts. Time is short and when you know its right in your heart you should go for it! Dan was then moved to a hospice where Becca, alongside his family, held his hand as he slipped away on September 28. She stood outside the door at every one of Dans surgeries and the inseparable pair moved in together and spent every day as if it were the last. They received the heartbreaking news that Dan had reached the stage where was no longer able to take part in medical trials to fight the cancer. "It doesnt matter how long you know the person; what matters is how you spent that time.". I have Pleomorphic Sarcomatoid Carcinomas I'm sorry I don't reply to DMs Posts Tagged Ex-Wetherspoons worker shares the dishes he 'never ate' - and would 'always avoid'. Read more about Becca's journey on her websiteand her YouTube channel. Rising star Rayan Mohammed has admitted he has faced abuse on the pitch as he climbed through the ranks to reach the SPFL. "Thank you Tommy, for soaking it all in and appreciating the little things. The singer, who was standing next to Mr Thomas' drummer brother Matt, said: 'I'm here with your brother, sending you a lot of love, and congratulations on your wedding.'. In August 2018, he married his wife, Becca, some weeks before his passing of cancer. She recalled staying with Dan in his hospital room until 2am watching 'random movies and making the nurses laugh', and when he was in too much pain to sleep. SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan's independence plan met with grumbles. I waited outside the operating room when he had surgery without general anaesthesia and tried to block my ears in case he was making noises indicating he was in pain.'. Dan had a rare form of cancer called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carcinoma (PSC) which he had been told was terminal, and he documented his journey on his YouTube channel and Instagram. Arie Luyendyk Jr. infamously proposed to Kufrin during the season 22 Bachelor finale; however, the race car driver broke up with Kufrin shortly after to pursue runner-up and now-wife Lauren Burnham. I love you too, but this is ridiculous. He proceeded to remove his oxygen mask. YouTube star Dan Thomas loses cancer fight. "You encourage people to live their real life, to enjoy every minute of it and to be strong," the flight engineer told Dan. 'The whole point of me doing this vlog was to raise awareness of rare cancers and sadly I got sicker way quicker than anyone thought possible. I memorized all his medication and could tell the nurses exactly what he was taking when and how much. Becca and Dan Thomas, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance, said 'I do' just days before his terminal cancer took his life. He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. We chatted about everything and nothing for 2 straight hours until he asked, Are you free this evening? Networked across Twitter , Instagram and Facebook , Dan has potentially helped thousands of people. The campaign has now been switched off as nothing further can be done until we know the results of these things. But with the highs came the unbearable lows, and Becca recalled the endless hospital appointments, tests and trials - for which she was by his side all the way. "It was horrendous. Not wanting to hurt anyones feelings and fearing the consequences of attachment, he had avoided a close relationship with anyone. Eight days and nights I sat in the chair next to him watching him getting weaker and weaker. His real name isDaniel Thomas. He drifted away peacefully this afternoon and is now out of pain, which is all we could ask for. Since being told he would not be able to undergo anymore trials, Dan has posted his bucket list online and his huge following on social media is determined to help him complete it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. Jacobs, 29, posted the same photo to his Instagram account, cheekily captioning the pic, "Becca is struggling to come up with a caption for these so I'm going to post it first so it seems she's copying me. He had been told later on it was terminal, and it would eventually take his life. "For him to look well and enjoy the day thats all I could have asked for.. The Arsenal legend has revealed it's because he thinks the 15m striker can do more after dropping to the bench. Mr Thomas started the account to provide 'inspiration, motivation or some get up.'. He was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015 and had numerous surgeries and therapies. POPPY OSCAR THE PERSIAN KITTEN! 'I said to him, "I love you", which I said in almost every sentence at this point, and he opened his eyes, held my hand and said, "I love you too, but this is ridiculous.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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Content not working due to cookie settings. There, we went to the zoo, walking around in the sun and generally having a beautiful day. SHAREthis story on Facebook to encourage others to cherish every moment and love what matters most. He was my best friend and supported me no matter what. I was politely informed by Dan that I was coming to the after party to hang out with everyone a little more, and, well That is a night some people dont remember, but I will never forget. "Calling him my husband is the most incredible thing because when I looked at him I didnt see the weight loss, the tumours or the cancer. I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. It has been suggested to me that I have PTSD, as I see his blood on my hands when I look at them. 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Becca Thomas spoke of her feelings in a YouTube video (5394781) Dan, 32, a software developer, had already been diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer, pleomorphic sarcomatoid. . But Dan, from Dudley, West Midlands, early on revealed his heartbreaking reality - he had a very rare form of terminal cancer, called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carinoma. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. He was diagnosed with a sarcomatoid carcinoma in July 2015. Becca pledged to stay by his side every step of the way - and the couple's story spread across the world. EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising. 'I memorised all his medication and could tell the nurses exactly what he was taking when and how much. The youtube star PeeWeeToms died at the age of 32. We cried. 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Woman loses husband to rare cancer just 16 days after their wedding, The loving couple met by chance in London when Dan plucked up the courage to introduce himself, Becca and Dan married weeks after he proposed, Dan, 32, shared his gruelling cancer journey in hopes of helping others, Becca Thomas has been open about the couple's heartbreak, Dan spent much of the final chapter of his life in hospital, Becca and Daniel Thomas during his cancer battle, Dan charted his struggle with his cancer diagnosis through vlogging, Becca Thomas pledged to help her husband live his short life to the fullest. Something went wrong, please try again later. By that stage, Dan, 32, was relying on a cane to walk and was in a lot of pain, and losing weight rapidly. Rubbing his back and feeling all the nodules of the tumor popping up at a rapid pace. If you want to support Dan, you can follow him here on Twitter , or on Instagram , Facebook and on YouTube . After all of these adventures, we decided to have an even bigger one we got married on September 12th, 2018, after he asked me to marry him just a few weeks earlier on August 21, 2018. In a piece for Love What Matters, Becca told how they went on their first day the same evening that they met in the coffee shop, after Dan, from Dudley, West Midlands, invited her to his brother Matt's gig. He married his wife Becca in August 2018 weeks before he passed away from cancer. We want to make as much difference as physically possible to make Dan proud, and to help anyone it might help in hard times.". I was once scared of blood, needles and vomit. 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Before I moved in with him, we went to see Matt and his wife, Frankie. He started a PeeWeeToms daily blog as well. YouTuber PeeWeeToms, real name Dan Thomas, . ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. Daily Blog. 'When he was being violently sick, we set up camp on the bathroom floor and tried to pretend we weren't there because he was ill, but because we wanted to,' Becca said. 1 in 2 people in the UK will get cancer during their life time. Dan looked so well and didn't use his walking stick - you wouldnt have even thought that he was sick," said Becca, originally speaking to Unifed. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. PeeWeeToms is a username used by Dan Thomas on YouTube. Hi, my name is Dan, he said, matter-of-factly. The former staff member has shared what it's really like to work in the busy pub chain - including some insight into the menu. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The 32-year-old vlogger, whose real name was Dan. He filled it with love and midnight chats and planning for the future we knew we would never have. He has inspired , So, this week I have got married! "Every hospital visit turned into a hospital stay, every late night sitting on the bathroom floor together whilst hewas being sick and all the frustrated tears that came with it.". Growing concerns for missing Arbroath man as police launch appeal. Youtube star PeeWeeToms dies from rare form of cancer aged 32 just weeks after marrying his girlfriend as his condition deteriorated Vlogger Dan Thomas, from Dudley, died on Friday after. He andChristina Newmanboth created YouTube vlog channels to document their respective bouts against cancer. Talking to BirminghamLive, Dan said the quick wedding turnaround cost just under 1,000 and took just 24 hours to organise. Becca and Dan Thomas, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance, said 'I do' just days before his terminal cancer took his life, Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. Through even the hardest times, we would be laughing and joking. He tried multiple types of chemotherapy to slow the progression of the cancer. I sat up with him when he was in too much pain to sleep. Dan, 32, posted numerous videos on the channel about his daily life fighting cancer. You can view and donate to her page here and follow Becca's journey on her Instagram page at @kissedbyafox or on her YouTube channel. Dan, from Dudley, revealed the emotional proposal in a post on Instagram which showed Becca petting a giant Galpagos tortoise, complete with an engagement ring on her finger. I now try to share as much positivity in the world through YouTube and Instagram, and encourage people with my little slogan: Smile, I dare you.. And the cherry on the cake was a congrats message he received later from none other than Dave Grohl, front man for the Foo Fighters. A lot of laughing and drinking later, we went in to watch The Joy Formidable play their set, and of course they did not disappoint. "Thats only because he wanted to protect my feelings. 'I have done things I never imagined I could or would be able to do. Dan never wanted the fact that he had cancer to get in the way of life, " she said. Trivia Becca wrote that Dan, who is credited with helping an audience of millions, had also given her everything she had ever dreamed of in a husband - filling their time together with love and adventures. @stevenprebblephotography Becca Thomas/@kissedbyafox The weather was amazing on our wedding day. Despite being terminally ill, Becca and Dan made sure that they still lived adventurous lives like any young couple. Suddenly a stranger "plopped himself down" opposite her and introduced himself. 12:12 EST 01 Oct 2018 I would clean his throw up off the floor when he didn't make it upstairs. But Dan, from Dudley, West Midlands, early on revealed his heartbreaking reality - he had a very rare form of terminal cancer, called a pleomorphic sarcomatoid carinoma. His aim, according to Becca, was to raise awareness of the disease, encourage people to go to the doctor if they were worried and 'help as many people in life as he possibly could, whether they were affected by cancer or not'.