Avalanna Routh,
a brave 6-year-old whose adoration of pop star Justin Bieber earned her the
nickname "Mrs. Bieber," has lost her fight against cancer.
"Our
darling Avalanna went to Heaven this morning. Oh Avalanna, the brightest star -
you took our hearts with you, our greatest Love," was posted to her Twitter account early
Wednesday.
Routh had a
rare, aggressive form of brain cancer called AT/RT, which was explained during
the "Stand Up To Cancer" benefit in September:
As Routh sought
treatment at a Boston facility last year, the nurses there decided to throw the
Bieber fan a pretend wedding. She tied the knot with a cutout of the
18-year-old singer, and she soon had the chance to meet her "husband"
in person.
Bieber flew Routh and her parents to New York in February for
a pre-Valentine's Day date that included board games and cupcakes. At the time,
Bieber told his followers on Twitter that he was hanging out with "a
special little girl, #MrsBieber."
Learning of
Routh's passing on Wednesday, Bieber tweeted, "just got the worst news ever. one of the
greatest spirits i have ever known is gone. please pray for her family and for
her. RIP Avalanna. i love you."
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