Reality TV star Cass Lacelle has died aged 34 less than one year after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
The television personality, who appeared in the Freeform reality series Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise in 2024, died February 11.
News of Lacelle’s death was announced on Instagram.
‘It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our beloved Cass has passed after her short but incredibly courageous battle with cancer,’ a statement read.
‘Cass leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured. She is the definition of memorable; in just 34 years, she made an extraordinary impact on everyone who crossed her path.
‘She taught us that life is precious, meant to be embraced wholeheartedly and never wasted. Boredom was her biggest enemy.
‘Cass had a rare gift for making people feel truly alive and bringing everyone together, she was the glue.’
Lacelle revealed in May 2025 that she had been diagnosed with Mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer that developed a tumor in her left ovary.
Cass Lacelle has died aged 34 less than one year after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer
The television personality, who appeared in the Freeform reality series Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise in 2024, died February 11
Last summer, she underwent emergency surgery to remove the tumor and completed three rounds of chemotherapy.
In January, however, Lacelle shared that her cancer had metastasized to her liver, stomach, abdominal lining and omentum, causing her nausea and significant pain.
‘Some days are better than others but there hasn’t been a pain free day for me since mid-November,’ she said.
She added that the side effects from the cancer drugs caused her to feel ‘loopy’ and would tire her out.
‘Due to the side effects of chemo and pain management I am often unable to respond but please know how much I appreciate your love,’ Lacelle wrote.
She added that she would be in hospital for ‘the foreseeable future’ after being admitted on December 6.
Her first round of biweekly chemotherapy began on December 24.
Messages of condolences have poured in following news of Lacelle’s death, including a public tribute from her mother, Tammy.
Lacelle documented her battle with cancer on Instagram and revealed in January that the disease had spread
News of Lacelle’s death was announced in a statement where she was remembered for her extraordinary impact on everyone who crossed her path
‘RIP our beautiful daughter,’ she wrote. ‘We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the kind words, prayers, love, and support that have surrounded our family during this unimaginable time.
‘It has meant more to us than we could ever express.
‘Her dad and I are truly grateful for all the love that has been shown to Cassie and to our family. She will forever be in our hearts, deeply loved and never forgotten.’
Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise co-star Julian Foster wrote: ‘Forever with us in spirit, pushing us to be our best selves. Love you to the moon and back beautiful friend.’
Fellow co-star Frank Schilling added: ‘The mourning of a loss never gets small but the World you leave behind gets bigger.
‘As this door closes and a new window opens… may you climb through to a new world where you’re destined to change lives, make friends, fall in love, make a family and thrive in the way the universe wouldn’t allow for in your time with us here.’
