While breast cancer affects all women, African American, Latina, and Native American women face higher mortality rates, later-stage diagnoses, and limited access to care.
Iris Smith, a 55-year-old grandmother from Hinesville, Georgia, is fighting stage 4 breast cancer while facing homelessness
On October 14, 2025, Grammy-winning neo-soul legend D’Angelo died at age 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.
His family confirmed the news in a statement, calling him “the shining star of our family” and praising his “extraordinarily moving music.”
In a heartfelt Instagram post on August 19, Leak shared that doctors discovered four new tumors, two near his diaphragm and two on his liver.
The fundraiser revealed that Natasha died on August 22, following her five-year cancer battle.
Spencer’s longtime friend and co-star Haywood Nelson announced her death on Instagram.
Kiera Shakoor passed away in the early hours of June 22, surrounded by her three older brothers, who had become her primary caregivers following her diagnosis.
The Inglewood, CA native died on July 1, 2025, after a private two-year battle with ovarian carcinosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Veteran UPS driver Raheem Cooper rushed to help when he saw 78-year-old Marie Coble collapsed in her driveway on August 12, 2024.
