Alana Thompson has paid an emotional tribute to her sister Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell following her death aged 29 from cancer.
Thompson, is better known to fans as Honey Boo Boo after starring with her family in the 2011 TLC show Toddlers & Tiaras, from which came their own reality TV series, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
Thompson took to social media to honour her late sibling and ask fans to pray for the two children Cardwell left behind – Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, eight.
She started her post by writing: "This is one post I wish I didn’t have to make. Last night we all surrounded Anna with love and let her know it was okay to go."Unfortunately around 11pm Anna took her last breath. Anna was in so much pain last night but now as a family we all know she is at peace now. I really don’t know what to say as my heart is completely broken," she added.
"Watching my 29 year old sister this last year battle this horrible disease hasn’t been easy. Anna was a fighter and still is.
“Lord please wrap your arms around her two babies and our family as the next couple of days will make this all a reality. I’m so glad that you waited til I was home to take your last breath! I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven!”Alana, who like her sister was born on August 28, continued: “We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever. And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left! The sky looks a little bit different today.”“We will always love you Anna. You hit me hard with his one Anna but I know you’re in a better place now and pain free forever," she concluded.Cardwell revealed she had stage four adrenal cancer in January.
Her mother, Mama June, 44, confirmed her death at the weekend on Instagram.
Alongside a picture of the family, Mama June said: “With the breaking heart, we are announcing that @annamarie35 is no longer with us. She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11:12 PM.
“She gave one hell of a fight for 10 months she passed away with her family around her like she won’t and we will will be updating y’all with more information as we get it today. We love y’all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family doing this difficult time #mamajune #prayers #cancersucks #family."
