Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston has been facing a difficult fight against stage-4 breast cancer, which has spread to her liver. But alongside the physical and emotional toll of her illness, she is now battling something else: false rumors of her death.

Recently, posts circulated online claiming that the 34-year-old reality star had passed away. Thurston responded quickly, calling the rumors “triggering” and expressing frustration at the spread of misinformation. She admitted that seeing false obituaries about herself left her feeling helpless and angry during an already fragile time.

On social media, she urged her fans to report fake posts rather than share them, stressing how damaging and cruel such clickbait can be. Despite experiencing severe symptoms—including memory loss and medically induced menopause—Thurston has remained open and honest about her journey, inspiring many with her resilience.