Nina Lopes: Mum and TikTok star @frodayss dies after gruelling cancer battle

A “beautiful” British mother and influencer has died peacefully aged 42.

Nina Lopes — who had a following of more than 100,000 across Instagram and TikTok accounts @frodayss — passed away on Sunday, six years after she was first diagnosed with breast cancer.

Her devastated family confirmed the news in an emotional social media post.

“It is with deep sadness to share the news that our beautiful Nina passed away peacefully on Sunday 24th November,” the statement read.

“She taught us to find joy in the small stuff and she was the light that we followed.

“By sharing her story she will have saved so many lives and because of that her legacy will be enormous.

“Nina, we love you. For the lasting love and inspiration you brought into our lives, thank you.

“Nina, you were a beautiful mother to Ilani and you were the world to the rest of us. How lucky the world was to have you in it.”

In July 2018, at just 36 years old, Ms Lopes was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.

The diagnosis came after she was initially told by doctors that a lump in her breast was nothing to be concerned about. However, after months of appointments, she was told the life-changing news.

After years of fighting the cancer, the mum-of-one was given the all clear and told her cancer was gone but just two years later, the insidious disease had returned.

Ms Lopes documented the ups and downs of her journey and despite all the challenges, remained happy.

She has now been hailed a hero for saving thousands of people’s lives with her informative and honest videos.