published21. August 2022, 19:11
Ayca Knüttel“The Biggest Loser” candidate dies at the age of 24
She succumbed to her leukemia, which was diagnosed in February 2019.
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The 24-year-old became known on the Sat 1 show “The Biggest Loser”.
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Ayca Knüttel died at the age of 24.
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The former “The Biggest Loser Teen” contestant succumbed to her leukemia disease.
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On Saturday, her family posted a video of the TV fame’s funeral on Instagram.
In the teen edition of the weight loss show “The Biggest Loser”, Ayca Knüttel was one of the audience’s favorites in 2014. At that time, the 24-year-old was fighting against her excess weight. Five years later, the young woman had to start a new fight: she was diagnosed with blood cancer. Now it is clear that she lost him despite her willpower and good hope.
With moving lines, her brother Feridun addresses the Instagram community, which Ayca had always taken with her on her ordeal: “On behalf of my family, I would like to thank each and every one of you from the community. Especially because you gave us so much support during this difficult time and even said goodbye with us yesterday. I really read every single message and I really like it.” He also speaks of a very emotional farewell, which Ayca would certainly have liked. The posted video not only shows memories of the young woman, but also the many people at her funeral – in the middle of which is her coffin, covered with countless flowers.
The TV presenter also expresses her condolences
also dr Christine Theiss mourns. The “The Biggest Loser” presenter posted several black and white photos of her ex-candidate on her Instagram account with the caption: “I still can’t believe it, even though the news in recent months has not been good.”
The 43-year-old also remembers: “She was the youngest in the team, a happy and incredibly strong fighter. She stayed that way until the end. The diagnosis of leukemia came in July 2019, and a stem cell transplant took place in February 2021. Unfortunately, a few months later, a rejection reaction occurred and since then Ayca has been struggling with inhuman pain and numerous bad side effects. She never gave up hope and tried to smile to the end.” She concludes: “Life can be so damn hard and unfair. I wish her family and friends a lot of strength during this difficult time.” Ayca is survived by her husband Michael, whom she married in December 2020.
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