TikToker and mother of six, Deborah Finck, passed away on January 14 after her five-year-long battle with cancer.
A day before her passing, Finck posted a clip on her Instagram, which captured her sharing an emotional moment with her daughter, Katerina. In the video, Deborah Finck watches her daughter trying on wedding dresses. She captioned the video,
"Spending time with my daughter! – Seeing her in a wedding dress is something I will never forget❤️"
She also thanked the Wedding Embassy for making the video possible while sharing an affectionate message for her daughter. Deborah Finck said,
"So Megan, from Wedding Embassy, just left, and I want to thank her again. She did a wonderful job and made us both very happy that I got to see this day with my daughter, with my last baby girl getting married. And I want to give you a rundown and show you all the dresses that we did not choose, but she did love one of them. So stay tuned."
Katerina then tries on different dresses, and her mother compliments her. Deborah then continues talking,
"I couldn't show you the last one. How could I? What if she buys it? She really liked it. It was very, very pretty. So, I leave that up to her 'cause that's her decision when the time comes."
She concludes with a short message to Katerina,
"I love you, Kat. Mommy will always be there with you. I promise. No matter where I am. And I'm glad that you shared this day with me. I love you so much."
Katerina Finck also posted the special video with her mother on her Instagram and captioned it as follows,
"Wedding dresses I tried on but didn't choose & moms option of them all of course ! 🤭🥹👗💕– thank you @weddingembassy this was so special ! I will remember this day forever ❤️"
Katerina's video captures a different perspective and features Deborah Finck's reactions to all of the dresses.
Deborah Finck's daughter, Katerina, shares a heartfelt post about her passing
Deborah Finck passed away following a prolonged battle with the "Leiomyosarcoma cancer of the pulmonary artery." The news of Finck's passing was announced by her husband, Paul, and daughter, Katerina, in separate social media posts. Katerina shared a compilation of her pictures with her mother and penned an emotional caption. She addressed Deborah Finck as her mother, best friend, and sunshine and thanked her for everything. She further wrote,
"You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for. You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up. You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love."
Katerina continued,
"You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me. 🌻– Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness. Your support means the world to us."
She also asked her followers to donate to the Ronald McDonald House to honor Deborah Finck and concluded,
"I love you, mommy, forever and always. ❤️"
Paul, Deborah Finck's husband, also penned a tribute,
"Today, my heart is shattered as I share the news that my beloved wife, Deborah, has passed away. After a brave and relentless five-year battle with cancer, she left this world peacefully, surrounded by love."
He addressed Deborah as his "eternal soulmate," “love of his life," “rock," and “confidant," while also conveying how he will cherish all the memories forever. He further wrote,
"She poured her heart and soul into raising them [Paul and Deborah’s children], instilling in them her values of kindness, integrity, and resilience. She was their greatest cheerleader, their guiding light, and their constant source of unconditional love. Her impact on their lives is immeasurable, and her legacy will live on through them."
Paul Finck concluded his message to his late wife,
"Rest now, my love. Your battle is over, and you are free. Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart."
Deborah Finck, who was 57 at the time of her passing, is survived by her husband, Paul, and six children (three sets of twins) – Amanda and Alexandra, Stephen and Katerina, and David and Daniel.

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