Bachelorette star Katie Thurston, 34, revealed earlier this year that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now it’s trending on social media that she died. What’s going on?
Katie Thurston Reveals Cancer Battle
Katie Thurston was one of the most popular contestants from Season 25 of The Bachelor. What fans really loved was how outspoken and transparent she was. She didn’t find love with Matt James but went on to star on her own Bachelorette season.
Season 17 ended with a proposal when Blake Moynes got down on one knee and asked Katie to marry him. As with many relationships from the reality show, it didn’t last long. They broke up after less than a year. She quickly moved on with another former contestant from her season. Her romance with John Hersey was even shorter than her engagement.
She didn’t give up on love, but she gave up on finding it in Bachelor Nation. She joined the CW dating show FBoy Island. Katie Thurston left the show in a relationship with Vince Xu, but as with her previous reality TV romances, it didn’t last.
In a surprising move, the reality show star began a career in stand-up comedy. It was there she met her future husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri. The two married in March amid shocking health news. Katie Thurston discovered a lump in her breast and was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. She created an Instagram channel to share frequent updates about the cancer battle.
Bachelorette Star’s Death Trends On Social Media
Shortly after she was diagnosed, Katie Thurston started treatment. The Bachelorette star was initially scheduled for chemotherapy, but new test results revealed her cancer was less aggressive. So, instead of chemo, she started a protocol of oral medications and a monthly hormone-blocking injection.
But the reality star’s death has been trending on social media, leading to confusion and fear. Did she pass away amid a difficult battle with cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, women with Stage 4 breast cancer have a five-year survival rate of 31%. What does that mean for Katie Thurston?
As of publication, the Bachelorette star is still alive. The death rumors appear to be clickbait. Katie Thurston previously spoke out against the mentality that Stage 4 cancer was a death sentence.
She revealed earlier this month that the next step in the cancer fight is surgery. However, she’s waiting until her scans in July before making the next move. The upcoming scans will show if the treatment she’s on is working or not.
Determined To Keep Living
Katie Thurston’s husband is a popular comedian. He postponed his world comedy tour to be by her side for the initial medical appointments. But he had to go back on the road. The tour took him to Europe, including Spain and Italy. The Bachelorette star joined him.
She posted a video on Instagram that showed her living her best life. She helmed a small boat with her husband by her side. “There are moments of worry and plenty of unknown. But #cancer or not, we are never promised tomorrow,” she captioned the post.
