Summary

  • Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, featured on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, has sadly ed away from cancer at the age of 29.
  • Her sister Alana, known as Honey Boo Boo, posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing her grief and love for Anna.
  • Despite the family's controversial history, Anna's loss is deeply felt, and she leaves behind two young daughters who will need .

Mama June from reality TV star Alana Thompson was the impetus for the family's rise to fame.

According to Page Six, Anna ed away on December 10, 2023, at the age of 29, after a battle with Stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. June shared the news via Instagram, saying, "She gave one hell of a fight for 10 months she ed away with her family around her." Alana, also known as Honey Boo Boo, also posted about her sister, saying, "This is one post I wish I didn’t have to make 💔 Last night we all surrounded Anna with love & let her know it was okay to go. Unfortunately around 11pm Anna took her last breathe."

Alana Mourned Anna's Death On Instagram

Alana's boyfriend getting arrested for an alleged DUI, it's clear Anna was a source of stability in her life.

Anna was fiercely protective of her siblings on Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo as the oldest child in a chaotic household. June wasn't always the most stable mother and garnered serious backlash for her neglectful parenting. In 2019, it was revealed that June had rekindled her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Mark McDaniel, who had been convicted of child molestation, leading to the cancellation of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. She was also arrested along with Geno Doak for drug possession.

Despite June's questionable parenting skills, she is upset about the loss of her eldest daughter. While Anna's family was unpredictable, she positively influenced reality TV, openly speaking about her personal struggles. She leaves behind two young daughters who need the of their family and fans. The Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star will undoubtedly be missed and was taken far too soon from the world.

Source: Page Six, Alana Thompson/Instagram