Influencer Nara Smith shares devastating family update

Health & FitnessFamily & Parenting
2 Jul 2026 • 9:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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Influencer Nara Smith shares devastating family update

  • South African influencer Nara Smith has revealed that her two-year-old daughter, Whimsy, was diagnosed with cancer late last year.
  • Smith recounted that after noticing “something suspicious” on Whimsy, they took her to the emergency room, followed by a paediatrician and children’s hospital, which led to a biopsy confirming cancer.
  • She added that the diagnosis indicated the cancer had spread, necessitating immediate chemotherapy treatments for Whimsy.
  • Smith has not disclosed the specific type of cancer or her daughter's current health status.
  • She spoke about the difficulties of managing hospital visits, raising her other children, being postpartum, and working, which has led to less frequent online posts.

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