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Castellano Loses Her Battle with Cancer

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Talia Joy Castellano may be gone, but she’ll never be forgotten…

The 13-year-old Latina YouTube beauty guru, who inspired millions with her story on The Ellen Show, has died of cancer.

Talia Joy Castellano

Even before her appearances on the syndicated talk show, millions watched Castellano‘s videos online, as well as tracked her six-year battle with cancer, she was in need of home care from https://homecareassistance.com/corona-del-mar/.

Back in March, Castellano broke the news to her fans and friends that her cancer was deemed terminal, and she used social media to stay in touch in the months that followed.

“When I talk to people about the way I feel about death or my cancer, the way I talk is very explicit because I face reality,” wrote Castellano. “It’s not like I’m happy or something; it’s that I face reality and I’m truthful, but I believe that I can fight it and I believe that I can beat the crap out of cancer.”

On Sunday, Talia’s Facebook page featured the following update about the ailing girl’s condition, saying:

“Talia woke up again today and looked a bit uncomfortable so Talia’s Mom and the nurse moved her and tucked pillows behind her back and legs. Talia’s Mom then said ‘try and sleep and rest’ and Talia responded, ‘I am trying, but you keep bothering me.’… Lol, that’s Talia for you.”

On Tuesday afternoon, the Angels For Talia page posted the following update, saying:

“It is with a heavy heart that we share with all of you that Talia has earned her wings at 11:22am. Please lift her beautiful soul, her beautiful light to heaven and please send your love and prayers to her family during this most difficult time. God speed little one, may you be free from pain and suffering, may your soul feel the light and love that you brought to so many of us on this Earth during the short time you were her with us. We will miss you more than you will ever know baby girl.”

Castellano Working on a New Teen Fashion Line

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Talia Joy Castellano gained national acclaim after appearing on The Ellen Show… And now she’s thisclose to realizing her dream of being a fashion designer.

The 13-year-old Latina, who has been battling terminal cancer for six years, inspired millions with her story after her first appearance last September.

Talia Joy Castellano

Castellano has been creating beauty videos for the past six years, and she’s gone on to become a YouTube sensation.

Along with meeting Ellen DeGeneres last year, she was named an honorary Cover Girl. And now she’s hard at work to become a fashion designer.

In the past few weeks, Castellano has been creating a new teen fashion line from her home in Orlando. Urbana Chappa, a Spanish-Persian designer whose latest collection debuted at New York Fashion Week has been helping Castellano with the line, which has been called That Bald Chick.

“I wanted to create a fashion line for teens that is trendy,” Castellano told NBCLatino.com. “I’m hoping to inspire young teens to express themselves through their fashion. I’m excited to have created this collection and will forever get to share it with the world!”

Chappa, 33, was inspired when she first saw Talia on TV.

“It was very close to home for me — I had cancer when I was in my early twenties,” says Chappa. “Then my children were on my phone and her photo popped up on Instagram. I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is a sign.’ I went to her YouTube page, and I heard on her bucket list that she wanted to be a fashion designer.”

After some email exchanges, Chappa flew to Orlando and brought fashion books and swatches.

“We sketched 16 pieces, and we chose about 14, and I came back to LA and in two weeks, we put it together,” says Chappa, who taught Talia how to draw outfits on pre-made model cutouts. “We were on a very short time crunch with her being so sick we didn’t know what was going to happen. It’s been amazing. We have so much fun.”

They’re hoping to get the line in a national chain like Target. Chappa hopes it will allow Talia to see another dream come true while helping with medical expenses. But Chappa admits it hasn’t only been strictly business — the young teen has taught her a few things as well.

“She would say, it doesn’t matter if you are dying or homeless, if you have dreams do not give up,” says Chappa. “She wants kids and people to fight harder. I’ve been through a lot, and she’s taught me to not sweat the little stuff.”