MICHELLE THOMAS – CANCER

Michelle Thomas is best known for her roles in family TV series such as The Cosby Show and Family Matters. While she was beaming with so much potential, her career was not longstanding as she was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer identified as an intra-abdominal desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor. At first, the actress refused to undergo treatments because of fear that it can interfere with her chances of having children.

Thomas eventually underwent treatment and two surgeries to remove the tumor, but she lost her battle to cancer in 1998 at the age of 29. Due to her early success, the star’s family never feared facing bankruptcy despite having to pay for expensive tests and procedures in the hopes of curing her cancer. Thomas’ steady income and savings helped them to cope up with the expenses and costs during her condition. It is sad to think that she never survived, but her memories still remain in the hearts of people who love her.