LUKE Goodwin has died of cancer at the age of 35. The YouTuber and dad-of-two was described by his family as a "warrior" and "hero". 6 Luke Goodwin has died of cancer aged 35.
He is pictured with wife Beckey Credit: MEN Media 6 The brave and inspirational 'warrior' from Grimsby shared his journey on his YouTube channel @iwillnotbedefeated Credit: MEN Media 6 Luke pictured with mum Lisa and kids Taylor, five, and Scarlett, three Credit: MEN Media Wife Beckey said Luke passed away on August 2, surrounded by his family at home. Just three weeks prior, Luke had joked with followers that he was still "alive and kicking". The brave and inspirational Grimsby man documented his journey to viewers across the globe via his YouTube channel, I Will Not Be Defeated.
He was diagnosed with stage four Leiomyosarcoma in August 2022. Read more real life CRY FOR HELP Mum begged not to die before medics 'handed her a biscuit & let her bleed out' SEPSIS INQUEST Boy, 4, who died of sepsis was given Calpol & discharged from hospital The rare type of cancer makes up just 0.17 per cent of all cancers diagnosed each year and affects the smooth muscles.
Luke was given only a year to live and underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy , defying the 12-month life expectancy. In October last year, Luke was told he had just a few months left, and surpassed the oncologist's expectations for a second time. But on August 2, Luke passed away at home peacefully, with his loved ones by his side.
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