Overview

• The July 27 episode of 22 Kids & Counting shows Noel and Sue Radford breaking down on camera upon learning of Sophie Walker’s death.
• Sophie, who was diagnosed with Wilms tumour in October 2017, lost her seven-year battle on July 6, 2024, following two remissions, four relapses and the discovery of a spinal tumour.
• Her parents, Jamie and Rebecca Walker, fundraised publicly for life-saving treatment throughout Sophie’s illness while her twin sister Megan stayed by her side.
• The Radford and Walker families, who have been close friends since 2013, frequently holiday together and share support through major family milestones.
• Viewers reacted to previews of the tribute episode with an outpouring of support on social media, praising the Radfords’ raw portrayal of grief.