Talia Joy Castellano Death: Youtube Video Star Dies of Cancer Age 13 [VIDEO]; "God Speed Little One"; Was Cover Girl For Her Make Up Tutorials, Spirit

Talia Joy Castellano, a girl who inspired many with her make-up tutorial videos on Youtube, died tragically at age 13 after a six year battle with cancer.

Talia fought two forms of cancer: neuroblastoma and preleukemia.  Both are aggressive.  She never let her cancer get in her way though, making videos which showed her extensive cosmetic expertise and sense of humor.

Talia Joy Castellano was told by doctors last summer that she had 4 months to 1 year to live.  A Facebook post Monday told fans she had been in the hospital for 6 months.

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Talia Joy Castellano's facebook page announced her tragic death on Tuesday, saying: "#‎prayfortalia It is with a heavy heart that we share with all of you that Talia has earned her wings at 11:22am. Please lift her beautiful soul, her beautiful light to heaven and please send your love and prayers to her family during this most difficult time. God speed little one, may you be free from pain and suffering, may your soul feel the light and love that you brought to so many of us on this Earth during the short time you were her with us. We will miss you more than you will ever know baby girl."

Talia Joy Castellano's Youtube channel was taliajoy18.  As TaliaJoy18, Talia showed off her skills with eyeliner, false lashes, and matte bronzer.  Although she had lost her hair to cancer, she was chosen to be an honorary CoverGirl for the cosmetics firm.

Talia Joy Castellano's Youtube channel has over 750,000 subscribers.

Talia said to her fans: "YouTube, and all the support that I get from everyone telling me that I'm inspiring and not to give up, it really makes you stop and think about how many people there are that love you... You're not there alone"

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