Fitness Influencer Passes Away Three Months After Cancer Reveal
WHO:
TMZ - Carly Douglas, a fitness influencer and mother of three.
New York Post - Carly Douglas, a married mom of three, and her husband David.
WHAT:
US Magazine - Carly Faye Douglas passed away on June 13, 2026, as stated in a post shared via her Instagram account on June 16.
New York Post - The family described Carly as "joy personified, pure sunshine" in their tribute, emphasizing her love for her children and her faith.
New York Post - The family expressed that "the Carly sized hole left in her family and friends’ lives will never be filled" in their emotional post.
TMZ - Carly Douglas passed away three months after announcing her cancer diagnosis.
New York Post - Carly Douglas died from stage 4 gastric cancer.
New York Post - Carly Douglas was 36 years old at the time of her death.
New York Post - Carly Douglas had over 137,000 followers on Instagram.
WHERE:
New York Post - Carly Douglas was from South Carolina.
WHEN:
New York Post - Carly Douglas announced her cancer diagnosis in March.
New York Post - Carly Douglas died on a Saturday, as reported by her family.
WHY:
New York Post - Carly Douglas was diagnosed with cancer after doctors found a large bleeding tumor on her stomach.
HOW:
New York Post - Carly shared her experiences and updates about her cancer journey through videos, including a tearful video on March 24 where she expressed her determination to fight cancer.
New York Post - Carly Douglas shared updates about her chemotherapy treatments and hospital visits on social media.
New York Post - In a video, Carly Douglas expressed her determination to fight cancer for her children and her loved ones.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 23:37 UTC)
Carly Faye Douglas passed away recently, with her family sharing the news through her Instagram account, describing her as "joy personified, pure sunshine." In their heartfelt tribute, they emphasized her deep love for her children and faith, while expressing that "the Carly sized hole left in her family and friends’ lives will never be filled." Carly had been open about her battle with cancer, sharing her journey through videos, including a poignant moment on March 24 where she conveyed her determination to fight the illness.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:43 UTC)
Carly Douglas, a 36-year-old fitness influencer and mother of three from South Carolina, has passed away after a battle with stage 4 gastric cancer, just three months after announcing her diagnosis. She had over 137,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared updates about her chemotherapy treatments and expressed her determination to fight for her children and loved ones. Carly's family reported that she died on a Saturday, following a difficult journey that began when doctors discovered a large bleeding tumor on her stomach.