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Grace VanderWaal Announces Death of Her Mother, Tina, at 53 After 17-Month Cancer Battle

The family plans an online celebration page inviting tributes with optional donations to a cancer organization.

Overview

  • Tina VanderWaal died on Oct. 20, 2025, as confirmed in a public Facebook post by her husband, Dave VanderWaal.
  • Grace VanderWaal shared photos on Instagram and wrote, "I love you mommy. So much," in announcing the loss.
  • Dave remembered Tina as "Superwife" and "Mother extraordinaire" and described her as the heart of their family.
  • A fundraising page and Tina’s updates show she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in June 2024 and was still documenting radiation in September.
  • The family said a celebration page will gather tributes and accept voluntary contributions to a cancer group in her memory.