It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s passing. Mama June Shannon recently revealed that her 29-year-old daughter lost her battle with illness. Anna, known as @annamarie35 on social media, fought bravely for ten long months, but she is now at peace. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed away peacefully at her home at 11:12 PM.
Mama June’s younger daughter, Honey Boo Boo, also took to Instagram to express her grief. She spoke of Anna’s immense pain and the family’s relief that she is no longer suffering. Watching Anna fight her illness over the past year has been incredibly tough for them all. She was a strong fighter and will be deeply missed.
During this trying time, the family requests prayers and thoughts. They will share further information in due course. Honey Boo Boo acknowledges that the next few days will be challenging for the family, and they appreciate the support and understanding they receive.
In a previous interview, Mama June spoke about Anna’s health journey. Anna had completed four rounds of chemotherapy for stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. Despite the challenges, she was handling the treatments remarkably well. Contrary to expectations, Anna was bouncing back quickly. The family is taking each day as it comes.
Anna Cardwell is currently considering her next steps in treatment options. Clinical trials and immune therapy are on the table, but she may choose not to pursue either. Mama June shares that Anna wants to see how things progress, even though they are aware that the illness may not recede.
Mama June and her other daughters, Jessica, Lauryn, and Alana, reassure us that Anna is doing okay. The chemotherapy does leave her feeling tired at times. Nevertheless, Anna can still participate in regular activities such as grocery shopping and driving herself around. However, due to the treatment, she has sadly lost her hair, eyebrows, and arm hair.
Anna has two children, and her 10-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn, is aware of her mother’s illness. Although she may not fully understand the situation, Kaitlyn stays close to her mom. Mama June suspects that Kaitlyn realizes her time with her mom is limited.
If you wish to learn more, you can watch the full interview below.
Lauryn reveals that Kaitlyn, who is just 10 years old, often displays maturity beyond her years due to being around adults frequently. Anna’s 7-year-old daughter, Kylee, comprehends that her mother is unwell but may not grasp the severity of the situation. Every moment spent together as a family is treasured dearly.
While they understand that Anna’s condition may not improve, Mama June Shannon and her family remain hopeful. They accept the reality that a complete recovery may not be possible, but they hold onto optimism for breakthrough treatments or even a cure in the future. Mama June believes in the power of medical advancements, citing the rapid development of the COVID vaccine, and hopes for similar progress in the fight against cancer.
Honey Boo Boo, also known as Alana, has faith in her sister’s resilience and unwavering spirit. While acknowledging the challenges ahead, she remains confident that Anna can keep fighting. Although the thought of Anna not being around in the coming years is difficult, Honey Boo Boo hopes that her sister will battle bravely and thrive for another 10 or even 20 years.
Throughout her cancer journey, Anna has been sharing updates on TikTok, documenting her experience with regular videos when she feels up to it. The family wishes her the very best as she moves forward, providing support and love every step of the way.
