Nalie Agustin, who passed away after a long battle with cancer, was 33 years old and survived by her parents and two brothers.
“On behalf of the Agustin and Thakrar family, we thank you for your support and outpouring of love. We thank the Great Spirit for the gift of Nalie’s life,” her family wrote on her Instagram page Tuesday evening.
In announcing her death on Tuesday, her family said details about Agustin’s celebration of life will be announced later.
The outpouring of condolences on social media was a testament to the impact she had on people’s lives.
“There aren’t enough words to begin to describe the impact you left on every single human. You are so loved and will be so missed Nalie.
“Until we see each other and all meet again, thank you for touching us all with your strength, love, and unicorn smile,” wrote Karolina Victoria Jez on Instagram.
“I have no words. You inspired so many of us to keep fighting no matter what circumstances life threw our way. You are symbol of hope; you made us see that anything and everything is possible. May you rest in peace,” wrote Stephen Voyce.
At age 24, Nalie Agustin was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer.
After about 3 years of remission and gaining a large online following through her inspirational writing, videos, and podcasts, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
A graduate of Concordia University’s communication and cultural studies program, the Filipino-Canadian used social media to candidly share her experiences and promote her own brand of inspiration to her more than 113,000 followers.