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Influencer Sara Bennett, 39, Dies of ALS as Final Instagram Post Announces Her Passing

The former teacher turned her lifestyle account into an ALS diary followed by roughly 100,000 people.

Overview

  • Her death was disclosed in a prewritten Instagram message accompanied by a black-and-white portrait.
  • Diagnosed in March 2023, she documented the illness’s progression and used her platform to educate followers.
  • She previously taught social studies for 15 years before launching her Instagram in 2020 with organization and home tips.
  • Reports say she is survived by her husband, Rusty, and their sons, Lincoln, 9, and William, 7.
  • Coverage notes she used a wheelchair in recent months yet continued family outings, and one report says she asked for donations to her sons’ college funds instead of flowers.