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Influencer Nara Smith reveals 2-year-old daughter Whimsy's cancer diagnosis
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- Popular lifestyle and fashion influencer Nara Smith spoke out about her daughter’s private health battle, revealing on Wednesday that the 2-year-old is battling cancer.
- The models first took their child to the emergency room and eventually to the pediatrician, who urged the parents to take their daughter to the nearest children’s hospital, she said.
- “I just remember him going really quiet and calm, and my heart dropped in that moment,” Smith recalled of that pivotal visit with the pediatrician.
Social media star Nara Smith, right, revealed that one of the four children she shares with model Lucky Blue Smith is battling cancer. (Evan Agostini / Invision / AP) By Alexandra Del Rosario Staff Writer Contact July 2, 2026 11:06 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Popular lifestyle and fashion influencer Nara Smith spoke out about her daughter’s private health battle, revealing on Wednesday that the 2-year-old is battling cancer.
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