On Monday, Feb. 16, her loved ones posted a photo on her Instagram<\/a> announcing the reality star\u2019s death following a \u201cshort but incredibly courageous battle with cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCass leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured,\u201d they wrote. \u201cShe is the definition of memorable; in just 34 years, she made an extraordinary impact on everyone who crossed her path. She taught us that life is precious, meant to be embraced wholeheartedly and never wasted. Boredom was her biggest enemy.<\/p>\n \u201cCass had a rare gift for making people feel truly alive and bringing everyone together, she was the glue,\u201d they continued. \u201cHer ability to be there in a meaningful way for so many people was a super power and we hope people find comfort in memories shared with her. Because she has touched so many people far and wide, her wish was for one final post to be shared.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOur dearest Cass, you have been very brave, for so very long. You did not yield,\u201d the post ended. \u201cForever, our Fireheart \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd2527\/09\/1991 – 11\/02\/2026.\u201d<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the comments section, many of Lacelle\u2019s Grand Cayman costars wrote touching messages about her.<\/p>\n Julian Foster wrote, \u201cForever with us in spirit, pushing us to be our best selves. Love you to the moon and back beautiful friend \ud83e\udd0d\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou were a light in the world my friend and my heart breaks everytime you cross my mind,\u201d Chelsea Flynn commented while Aaron Bernardino added, \u201cRest in peace cass. Forever in our \u2764\ufe0f \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n Lacelle first revealed in May 2025 that she was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer. She underwent emergency surgery to remove the tumor and completed three rounds of chemotherapy by the end of the summer.<\/p>\n Cass Lacelle\/Instagram<\/p>\n The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now<\/a>!<\/p>\n However, in her final Instagram<\/a> post on Jan. 4, she shared a tearful update revealing that her cancer had returned and she had spent a month in the hospital undergoing painful treatments.<\/p>\n \u201cMy cancer is back and this time around is aggressive; it has metastasized to my liver, stomach, abdominal lining, and omentum,\u201d she said. \u201cThis has been causing significant pain and nausea. Some days are better than others but there hasn\u2019t been a pain free day for me since mid November.\u201d<\/p>\n At the time, Lacelle included photos from her time in the hospital and expressed her appreciation for the support she received.<\/p>\n \u201cI wanted to take a moment to let everyone know I see and feel all of your messages, prayers, and well wishes daily. Due to the side effects of chemo and pain management I am often unable to respond but please know how much I appreciate your love,\u201d she said. \u201cI also need to give a big shoutout to my army of people who have dropped everything to either physically be here day in day out, or support me behind the scenes in the most selfless ways. I have no words but my gratitude is endless.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Cass](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/129f89b93da4be050cffe12b12492cc0.jpeg\"\/)
Cass Lacelle at the hospital <\/p>\n