Overview

• Dominique McShain, a New Zealand-based influencer, has died at age 21 following a year-long battle with incurable colorectal cancer.
• McShain used TikTok and Instagram to share her cancer journey, amassing over 200,000 followers and raising awareness about early-onset colorectal cancer symptoms.
• She transitioned to hospice care earlier this month after her cancer metastasized to her liver, receiving a prognosis of only days to weeks to live.
• Despite her diagnosis, McShain celebrated milestones including her July 2024 wedding to Sean Suson and a honeymoon in Thailand.
• Her final posts reflected gratitude for her family, friends, and followers, as well as acceptance and peace with her prognosis.