Young Internet Sensation Bella Brave Passes Away at 10, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Courage
Isabella Thomson, known to her millions of followers as Bella Brave, peacefully departed this world on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 10. Her mother, Kyla Thomson, shared the heartbreaking news on social media the following day.
Bella, who battled a combination of rare health conditions including dwarfism, Hirschsprung’s disease, and severe combined immunodeficiency, touched countless lives with her infectious personality and unwavering bravery. Her journey, documented by her parents Kyla and Lyle, garnered a devoted following of 397,000 on Instagram and 7.3 million on TikTok.
@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 ♬ original sound – KylaCT
Despite facing numerous medical challenges, Bella’s spirit remained bright. Her mother shared videos of joyful moments, such as trips to Disneyland and playful makeup sessions. Bella even had the opportunity to meet celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Halsey.
@kylact 🌟 When Bella met her superstar bestie @Halsey ! 🌟Part 1: Dishing out song titles, crafting tunes, and dreaming up the ultimate band! 🎶 #BFFGoals #SuperstarSquad #MusicMagic 🌟 Watch Bella’s full unedited chat with Halsey on our new Y0uTube channel Bella’s Realm! 🌟 #Grateful #FriendshipGoals #fyp #foryoupage #bellabrave #halsey #bff #dreamcometrue #disneyland ♬ Be Kind (Originally Performed by Marshmello, Halsey) [Instrumental Version] – Hit The Button Karaoke
Earlier this month, Bella experienced complications from a lung infection, leading to a medically induced coma. This setback came after a successful bowel transplant last August, which her mother had hoped would be Bella’s last major medical hurdle.
Before her passing, Bella shared her vision of heaven with People magazine, describing it as “a big castle built of clouds” where God would be present. Her mother, Kyla, emphasized Bella’s fearlessness and the profound impact she had on others.
Following Bella’s passing, Kyla has requested that the public help keep her daughter’s memory alive. “Please, let the world know how Bella touched your lives, helped you, or continues to live on in your hearts and lives,” she said.
@kylact Makeup tutorial by Bella, How to give the sweetest compliment: by Waylon. 🥹💄🥰 #grwm #makeup #makeuptutorial #bellabrave #fyp #foryoupage #cute #fun #siblings #kidsoftiktok #howto ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
Kyla encourages people to continue sharing Bella’s love and light, to be brave, to draw closer to God, and to love fiercely in honor of her daughter’s legacy. As Shakespeare once wrote, “Though she be but little, she is fierce” – a fitting tribute to the brave young girl who inspired millions.
