Nara Smith has revealed that her two-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.
The model and TikToker, known for her 'making things from scratch' cooking videos, shared the emotional update with her followers on Instagram earlier today, explaining that she and partner Lucky Blue Smith learned their daughter Whimsy Lou had cancer 'late last year' after a hospital visit.
The Homemade cookbook author explained that after noticing 'something suspicious' on the two-year-old, she and Lucky took her to the emergency room.
'My heart dropped in that moment'
"They didn't quite know what to make of it," she explained. "So we took her to our paediatrician [and] I just remember him going really quiet and calm.
My heart dropped in that moment," Nara continued. "I don't know whether it was my gut telling me something or just a mom's intuition, but the first thing that I felt was she has cancer."
'Processing this and navigating this as a family has been really hard'
Recalling the moment she was told it was cancer, she said: "After a lot of X-rays, ultrasounds and finally a biopsy, they immediately called us and said that she had cancer, told us it had spread and that she needs to come and start chemo treatments immediately."
Nara went on to explain that she and Lucky - who are also parents to daughter Rumble Honey, five, son Slim Easy, four, and nine-month-old daughter Fawnie Golden - had found support through speaking to parents and going through similar situations.
"All of that combined really brought me a lot of comfort and alleviated the feeling of loneliness for me," she said. "Processing this and navigating this as a family has been really hard."
Nara added that she hoped that sharing her daughter's story would bring comfort or encourage people to visit a doctor if they noticed unusual symptoms.
"We wanted to share this to give anyone else that comfort or incentivise you to go get something checked out that you've been avoiding," she added.
"Thankful for each and every nurse and doctor along our journey who helped us get through and out the other end," she added in the caption.
Smith is best known online for creating elaborate meals from scratch while wearing extravagant designer clothing, earning her over 12 million followers on TikTok.
She and husband Lucky Blue, who has daughter Gravity from a previous relationship, are also models, with the 24-year-old acknowledging that her work schedule has been impacted by her daughter's diagnosis.
"A lot of you have probably realised that I've been posting a little less and this is the reason why," she said.
"Having found all of this out and navigating this while postpartum, also loving and caring for our other kids at home, also being in the hospital with Whimsy a lot and balancing work on top of that has been really challenging."
If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact Macmillan’s Cancer Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 8am–8pm seven days a week.
Lucky Blue Smith is thought to be one of the first male models whose popularity stemmed directly from social media.
The kid from Utah became a viral sensation, partially thanks to his striking aesthetics, like his piercing blue eyes and distinctive bleach-blond hair.
Around the age of 12, he and his sisters signed with Next Management, and soon after, the family relocated to Los Angeles.
Shortly after the move, the siblings were photographed by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Hommes Japan, which raised their profile.
But Lucky's modelling break came after he was named 'Model of the Moment' by Teen Vogue in 2015.
His followers shot up during that time, earning him the 'it boy' moniker growing up.
Since then, he has walked runways for the likes of Fendi, Chanel, Versace, Tom Ford, and many more.
"Brands are using me for something, and I’m using them for something too. I totally get it. It’s just business," he told Vogue in 2016.
"I’ve never thought I am more than my Instagram followers.
"The way it is now, your Instagram matters so much when you model.
"That’s what clients look for, because if you have more followers that’s more views and more sales for them. It is what it is.
"I don’t ever think about it differently. I try to embrace what I’ve got. That’s what I am.
"Call me the Instagram supermodel. That is what I am."
Speaking to British GQ that year, Lucky opened up about the positives and negatives of his career: “I mean, sure it’s great but I just want to meet girls… That’s the best part of this whole circus. I’m a very flirtatious person.”
He said the worst part about modelling are ‘the dudes that b***h behind your back’.
A year after that interview, model Stormi Henley gave birth to his daughter, while he was still just 19.
In 2020, Lucky married model and TikTok star Nara Pellman (also known as Nara Aziza), and they share four children together.
Just yesterday (11 October), Lucky and Nara announced the birth of their fourth child in a joint Instagram post.
"She’s here! welcome to the world little angel," Nara penned.
“When you go through a big viral moment and you’re all over social media, you can kind of become, in a way, self-conscious…But meeting [Nara], it was like I felt like I could be my true self for the first time in a while in front of someone,” Lucky said of his partner in an interview in January with FashnFly.
Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs has announced that he's undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
The legendary musician, who is one of the founding members of the Manchester-born band alongside Liam and Noel, revealed he had been diagnosed with the disease earlier this year.
In a statement shared to social media on Friday (3 October), he explained he would be taking a 'planned break' from the Live ’25 reunion tour as he heads into the 'next phase' of his treatment.
Arthurs, 60, explained: "Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is I'm responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour.
"Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I'll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
I'm really sad to be missing these shows but l'm feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America."
He told supporters that he will return to the stage with the Gallagher brothers in November, while wishing those who are attending gigs this month an 'amazing time'.
Noel previously told the crowd at a gig in Wales that Bonehead was the reason behind his highly anticipated reunion with Liam, saying: "If it wasn't for him, none of this would have happened."
Arthurs' post was flooded with messages of support from both music stars and fans, who wished him well as he embarks on the next phase of his cancer treatment.
One person said: "I love you, Bonehead! Take it easy and focus on getting better. Wishing you all the best!"
Another wrote: "All the best buddy! Your contribution to the tour so far has been stellar," while a third commented: "Wishing you a healthy recovery!"
Oasis also shared a message on social media in response, as the band said in a post on X: "Wishing you all the best with your treatment Bonehead – we’ll see you back on stage in South America."
Back in 2022, Arthurs shared a similar announcement, which explained he would be unable to perform alongside Liam at a spate of shows as he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
A few months later, he told fans that he had received the 'all clear' in a statement shared on Instagram, while adding: "Thank you so much all of you for the messages I’ve had throughout, you’ve helped me more than you know.”
Bonehead has been a part of Oasis from the very beginning and became known for his skills as the band's rhythm guitarist, a role he held until his departure in 1999.
His departure came ten years ahead of Noel's dramatic exit, which ultimately spelt the end of the Brit group...but that's all in the past now.
Former Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker have also been lending the lads a hand on their Live ’25 tour over the last few months. The band currently have 13 shows left.
All the best, Bonehead.
A young man has opened up about the prospect of losing his stomach after being diagnosed with cancer aged just 31.
Nottingham native Harry Large was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma – a cancer that has grown in the lining of the fundus, which sits at the top of the stomach – on 9 June this year.
The hospital cleaner is documenting his journey on his TikTok and YouTube channels in a bid to spread awareness, and underwent keyhole surgery on Thursday (25 June) which revealed that the cancer has not spread, which came as a 'massive relief.'
However, there is still a 'long road' to recovery. The cleaner – who works in the NHS hospital where he is receiving treatment – will now undergo chemotherapy and then have his stomach removed.
Harry has spoken to LADbible about the first signs he knew something wasn't quite right and his upcoming operation, which will have a huge bearing on the rest of his life.
The first symptoms Harry noticed of his stomach cancer
Harry told LADbible he had been feeling tired for a couple of years, with doctors saying he had 'chronic fatigue', but things started to get worryingly worse at the start of 2026.
"It really ramped up since January. I would come to work, go home, and I'd be in bed all day," he recalls.
"If you're like coming home and going straight to bed, something is definitely wrong."
Then other issues began to impact Harry, an avid traveller who enjoys reviewing motorway hotels with his fiancé, Jessica.
"I noticed my eczema had flared up a lot, and it was unusual for that to happen, but even the creams weren't working," he says.
"After that, a few weeks later, I would eat, and then, after five bites, I'd be full. I knew something was definitely wrong.
"That's when I went to the doctors. The other things you kind of put off as 'might be something else', but I could feel it in myself. Something's wrong. Something's not right here.
"But fatigue was my first one, definitely."
Harry's father died of stomach cancer aged 46
Despite all his growing ailments and symptoms, it was actually a key piece of family medical history that put Harry on the fast track for treatment.
Harry's father died from stomach cancer in 2015 and, though he was 'estranged' from his father, that knowledge has hopefully meant he has caught the cancer early.
"The GP I went to was really good, actually, because my dad passed away from stomach cancer when he was 46," he says.
"So when I mentioned these symptoms to my GP, they put me on the two-week cancer pathway.
"If it wasn't for her, then I'd still be waiting.
Harry was joined by Jessica when he received the positive cancer results, but had to telephone his mother, Helen, who lives in Wales, and his brothers to inform them of the bad news.
"Jessica was with me, so she knew straight away, but then I just had to tell my mum first, and then my brothers and then family after that, so it was just horrible," he says.
"Explaining to someone you've got this, and they have more questions that you don't know necessarily. It's just horrible. Very sad, very shocking.
"Everyone's been super good. Friends and family, work have been really good about it."
Harry and Jessica were forced to move out of their newly-bought house and move in with Jessica's parents earlier this year due to a burst pipe. An issue that still hasn't been resolved.
Yet, that problem and all others have faded into insignificance following his diagnosis.
He adds: "You take time for granted and then when you get news like this, it just puts everything into perspective.
"You've got 99 problems until you've got a health problem. Then you've only got one problem. "
Though the prospect of losing a stomach can be a daunting one, with the esophagus being connected directly to the lower intestine, Harry says the choice is easy as he'd 'rather not have a stomach so I can live a bit longer'.
Big life adjustments are required, though, with a diet of mushy food required as your body adapts, with more fats needed to instigate digestion. Vitamin B12 Injections are also needed as his body will no longer be getting as much of the essential nutrient from his food.
Yet, there is optimism that he'll be able to and live a 'perfectly normal life' without a stomach.
Harry urges everyone to get checked if they feel something wrong
If any good can come out of Harry's terrible ordeal, he is hoping to spread awareness, support Cancer Research UK and urged people to 'advocate' for their own bodies and be brave enough to go to a GP if they feel like anything is wrong.
"It's not just stomach cancer. It can be anything. You can get cancer at any age," he says.
"If something's not right, definitely get checked out. Advocate for yourself because you know your own body better than a doctor. You can explain better how you feel.
"In my mind, I always thought there was something. As soon as there's a new symptom or you feel yourself getting worse, then that was when I went back to the doctor and the doctor I've gone to has potentially saved my life.
"If you can go to the doctors when problems arise and catch it early, that's the best outcome you can ask for."
Featured Image Credit: (Harry Large)
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