Deborah Finck, a TikTok personality and a mother of six, shared a devastating revelation just before passing away from leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of soft tissue cancer. She expressed her reluctance to leave this world, stating, “I didn’t wanna go.”

Deborah shared a video just two days ago, giving her TikTok fans a final message before her death was announced by her daughter Katerina on Tuesday. 

Reflecting on her life’s purpose, Deborah tearfully questioned why she had to face this ordeal and pondered if this struggle was meant to make a difference. She mentioned a poignant interaction with a user she had aided through suicidal thoughts as a moment that brought her joy amid her suffering.

Despite her reservations about the end nearing, Deborah expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help others and connect with them, emphasizing the impact of support and compassion. She conveyed appreciation for having been able to positively influence someone’s life during her own challenging journey.

The 57-year-old mother of six children – three sets of twins – told the user that they had ‘so much to live for.’ 

‘I’m very sorry about your son, I truly am, and I don’t know why he did what he did but know he’s in a good place. And I know I’ll be in a good place one day, but I don’t want to be. And I don’t want you to be either, you have a family, you have kids. 

‘Take care of them,’ she said, before she heartbreakingly confessed that she ‘didn’t wanna go anywhere.’ 

Her daughter, Katerina, announced her death after posting to TikTok and Instagram. 

She wrote: ‘To my mommy, my best friend, my sunshine – thank you for everything you’ve done for me. You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for. You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up. 

‘You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love. You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me.’ 

Katerina asked that, in lieu of flowers, people would consider donating to the Ronald McDonald House in her honor. 

‘I love you, mommy, forever and always,’ she concluded. 

In the days before her death, Deborah posted videos spending time with her family, including seeing her daughter try on wedding dresses and eating pancakes. 

On January 7, she gave a heartbreaking message to her viewers. 

‘Hi everyone, I’m getting worse and it’s not getting better,’ she said. 

‘I really don’t feel well, but I miss you guys and I wanna see you every day,’ she said before breaking down in tears. ‘This really, really is horrible. I wish you guys the best of everything, you’re all good people. Stay that way. 

‘Always be happy. Don’t be sad, because life is really, really good and I don’t wanna go. I don’t know I wanna be here, but I guess God has other plans. I love you so much.’ 

She made videos for her family members, saying her goodbyes, including her husband, Paul, who wrote his own tribute to his wife on Wednesday. 

‘Today, my heart shattered as I share the news that my beloved wife, Deborah, had passed away. After a brave and relentless five-year battle with cancer, she left this world peacefully, surround by love,’ he wrote on Instagram. 

‘Deborah was my partner in every sense of the word – my confidant, my rock, the love of my life, and my eternal soulmate. Together, we built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories I will cherish forever. 

One of Deborah’s greatest gifts was her incredible devotion as a mother to our six children—Amanda, Alexandra, Stephen, Katerina, David, and Daniel. She poured her heart and soul into raising them, instilling in them her values of kindness, integrity, and resilience. 

She was their greatest cheerleader, their guiding light, and their constant source of unconditional love. Her impact on their lives is immeasurable, and her legacy will live on through them.

He said that she was an incredibly strong, courageous woman, with ‘unconditional love’ to give, and said: ‘She brought light into every room she entered and touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, compassion, and unwavering grace.’

He concluded that his world ‘feels emptier without her’, and wrote: ‘Deborah, my love, you were my everything, and losing you is a pain I cannot put into words. But I will carry you with me in every step I take, every decision I make, and every moment I live.

‘Rest now, my love. Your battle is over, and you are free. Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart.’

Viewers on Deborah’s and her family members’ tributes echoed a true love for the influencer and mom. 

‘I’m devastated. She was so inspiring. I will miss her daily videos. Rest in peace Deborah. You touched the world,’ one wrote. 

Another said: ‘Sweetheart, the ENTIRE world will mourn with you and your family. Your mom is now resting in the arms of our Savior.’ 

‘I’m so sorry. I have fallen in love with your mom and her light. I lost my mom to cancer, too. It’s a horrible, horrible disease. May you always look back on your memories and find comfort in knowing how much she loved all of you,’ one said. 

Charlie Puth, a famous musician, also shared his love with the family. 

‘I am so sorry for your loss. I was keeping up with your mom’s story, she was clearly a very amazing woman. Her spirit shall live on every day,’ Puth wrote.  

‘Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that Deborah’s light will continue to shine through all those she touched. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten,’ her obituary said. 

Services to remember her are being held this Friday and Saturday, where family and friends are invited to join remembering her ‘remarkable life and the legacy she leaves behind.’ 

Her obituary concluded: ‘Rest in peace, Deborah. Your love and strength will remain in our hearts forever.’