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TikTok Creator Natasha Allen Dies at 28 After Public Fight With Synovial Sarcoma

Her fundraiser now separates prior gifts for synovial sarcoma research from new donations for funeral costs.

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Natasha Allen had undergone several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation.

Overview

  • Her death was announced Aug. 22 on her TikTok and Instagram alongside a tribute praising her kindness and advocacy.
  • Her GoFundMe now reads "In Memory of Natasha," directing earlier funds to synovial sarcoma research and new contributions to funeral expenses.
  • Allen documented her illness and care to a combined audience of roughly 220,000–225,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram.
  • She was diagnosed in 2020 after a malignant knee tumor, later developing lung metastases and receiving a stage 4 designation in 2021.
  • In June she described severe complications from high‑dose ifosfamide, including hemorrhagic cystitis, hospitalization and multiple blood infusions, while noting a roughly 15% five‑year survival estimate she hoped to defy.