When did Zuza Beine start documenting her battle with AML? Insights into influencer's 11-year fight with leukemia as she dies at 14

Zuza Beine started posting her battle with leukemia five years ago. Her first post was on May 1, 2020. At the time, Zuza's account was managed by her mother, and the first post included a photo of a blood bag with the caption:

"Let’s hold Zuza up in prayer as she gets her new immune system today."

Now, Zuza has 1.9 million followers on Instagram. Zuzana Beine was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at the age of 3. Beine's cancer battle lasted for 11 long years till she passed away at the young age of 14.

According to the American Cancer Society, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that:

"starts in the bone marrow, the soft inner part of certain bones, where new blood cells are made. Most often AML quickly moves from the bone marrow into the blood. It can sometimes spread to other parts of the body including the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), and testicles."

What kind of videos did Zuza Beine post on her social media?

14-year-old Zuza Beine shared her everyday life as a cancer patient with her 1.9 million followers. Aside from posting videos updating her viewers about her cancer journey and treatments, Zuza also does GRWM videos, skincare videos, and a few haul videos.

Zuza Beine's death was announced by her family on her Instagram on September 23. They posted a photo of Beine smiling at the beach, and captioned it:

"It is with broken hearts that we share that Zuza died yesterday morning. She lived 11 of her 14 years with a relentless cancer, yet lived more fully and gratefully than most. Her being changed us forever, and her dying will too."

Her last video, which was uploaded three days ago, is a collage of all the things she was grateful for. The caption continues:

"It is no coincidence to us that the last video she made captures what she was grateful for—a testament to a life filled with both beauty and suffering. More than anything, she wanted to be a normal, healthy kid. But what made her life so beautiful was how she learned to face the hardest circumstances, like her disease, and still live fully."

They concluded by asking her followers to help Zuza Beine's relatives. They wrote:

"In lieu of flowers, we know Zuza would want any donations to go toward her recently deceased uncle’s wife and children. You can donate to Lauren Stieber and her family," with a link attached in the caption.

Zuza Biene's courageous journey with leukemia touched millions, as she openly shared her life and gratitude despite her struggles. Her passing at just 14 has left her family and followers heartbroken. She will be remembered for her strength and positivity. Her legacy continues to inspire even in her absence.

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