Sunday Burquest, a former star of TV series Survivor, has passed away at the age of 50 after a battle with cancer.
The star's daughter, Kennedy, announced her passing in a statement on Sunday night.
She posted an old picture of the pair on social media and wrote: "To my unbelievably beautiful mama. Thank you. Thank you for fighting as hard as you did for as long as you did.
"Thank you for being a best friend, a role model, a sister, and my mother all in one. Thank you for raising me to love Jesus, and show that love to others. That’s something you did so well."
She continued: "It breaks my heart to know you will never get to see me on my wedding day, or be there when I have my first kid. But I know you’re watching over me. Although it hurts me so bad to watch you go, I’m so happy you are happy again. I’m happy you get to be with Jesus, and see your dad.
"I’m happy you aren’t in pain anymore. I’m happy I got to have these past few months with you. I loved taking care of you. You’ll always be my favorite patient.
"I love you to heaven and back a million times. I know one day we will meet again. Until then, I’ll spend every minute missing you, and trying to make you proud. Rest easy mom, I’ll see you soon."
Sunday had battled several types of cancer in recent years.
She had previously disclosed that she'd been diagnosed with oesophageal and ovarian cancer and was told last summer she only had months to live.
Prior to that, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 before beating the disease following several surgeries and treatments.
She competed in the 33rd season of Survivor which aired in 2016.
She finished the show in seventh place after being the 14th person voted out.
She is survived by her husband and four children.
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