Overview

• Allen’s death on August 22, 2025 was confirmed by a GoFundMe post managed by close friends and family.
• Diagnosed in 2020 with stage 3 synovial sarcoma, she later developed lung metastases and progressed to stage 4.
• Her social-media advocacy drew a large audience, including more than 200,000 followers on TikTok.
• In her final weeks she underwent aggressive care, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with multiple hospitalizations reported.
• Friend Matthew Dougherty organized the crowdfunding effort, and Allen’s family shared her message urging people to find meaning and improve the world around them.