Durante años compartió en su cuenta de Instagram su lucha contra el cáncer de ovario. Mostró en sus fotografías el terrible dolor que experimentaba y que, finalmente, le ganó la guerra. La modelo canadiense Elly Mayday falleció hace unos días por su enfermedad.

Su familia publicó esta semana en su cuenta de Instagram una fotografía de la joven y un mensaje para informar del deceso a sus seguidores. "Ella tenía una pasión que era innegable. Soñó con impactar en la vida de otras personas y era muy agradecida con el apoyo de la gente", reza el post que acompaña la imagen.

Su verdadero nombre era Ashley Shandrel Luther. Nació el 15 de abril de 1988 en Saskatchewan (Canadá). Adoptó el nombre de Elly Mayday y se convirtió en una de las primeras y más famosas modelos de tallas grandes.

Mayday posteaba en las redes las dos caras de su vida: sus trabajos como modelo, pero también  su lucha contra la enfermedad que la hacía pasar largas temporadas en el hospital. Así como se mostraba en lencería o elegante ropa, también se dejaba ver recibiendo tratamiento en una camilla y con los estragos de las quimioterapias en su cuerpo.

 
 
 
 
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Hey! This sucks! My painful needle just got a bit more painful due to it going into my skinny ass arms ��so I ice it up and turn on a good song (today was die antword fink you’re freaky) I’m avoiding it in the thigh since my thighs have unfortunately been gathering fluid from my IV. Looking forward to the heaven sent Yanti, my masseuse, who will do some cupping and lymphatic work. Thanks for your help in resolving, really feel like you all still care and are holding on just as much as I am. �� ALSOOOO I know I’m thin. I’d appreciate less comments on this as They are unnecessary. It’s like when people say to a tall person “whoa you’re really tall” like.. do y’all think they don’t know? �� #ovariancancer #needles #takecare #ellymayday #inspire #strongwomen

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This time tomorrow I’m planning on heading back to Vancouver with my mom by my side. We’ve got to get more help and some answers to the pain and awful side effects of all I’ve endured. Hopefully a specialist or someone who knows more about immunotherapy can help. If you’ve recovered from bowel surgery, did probiotics help? I’m the thinnest I’ve been in my life and I just don’t think I can lose any more weight. The fact is that my bowels are working overtime, rumbling all hours of the night and churning whatever food I had into mush. I’ve been trying to keep hydrated and gain weight but the food just doesn’t stay with me. I drink a lot of electrolytes and I haven’t been puking which is a nice change. Cannabis has helped with appetite/sleep but these pain killers also feel like they are destroying my gut. �� That’s all my life has been pretty much since I got out in October so that’s why I don’t post much, even though I know you guys are cool with me complaining here and there. So, we’re doing this again. I’m not sure I’ll be admitted immediately. I appreciate any advice you have on what you’ve been through. I’m not giving up hope, My body can get through this.

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Looking for more options and wondering if all of you had some advice. Please comment below with detail if you have Ov Cancer, unless you prefer to be private send me a direct message. I will do my best to respond. Please refrain from well wishes through Dm, I need to focus on important information ♥️ you can tell me how cute Blue is below ☺️ #ovariancancer

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Featured in @elleusa for the series created and shot by @sophiemayanne called @behindthescars_ Link in bio to read a few great stories of people learning acceptance and love for the marks we’ve been given. #scars #ellymayday #behindthescars #ellemagazine #article #lingerie

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Today I managed to walk two laps around the ward, one day post op. It’s so important to get moving as soon as you feel able. I didn’t get a good sleep last night, probably just from all the drugs in my system. I’m feeling okay at the moment but still have some ways to go. I can tell you they were able to find the blockage and reroute/ reattach my bowel. Hopefully allowing me to eat and my system to work in the coming days! ���� Hallelujah. I’ll dive into more detail when I’m ready to so please don’t ask �� just happy to have this part done with. To date I’ve had almost 30 hrs of operations. Crazy to think about what your body can handle. When your body is weak, let your mind do the work. #ovariancancer #ellymayday #surgery #recovery #firststeps #walkitoff #ovarian #recover #heal #hospital #operation #postop #nurses #gogirlgo

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