Teen influencer with Down’s syndrome dies aged just 16 after charting brave cancer battle online to 3million fans

A TEENAGE influencer with Down’s syndrome has tragically died following a battle with cancer.

Paula Cisneros, 16, helped raise awareness about her genetic condition and was loved by her almost three million fans on Instagram and TikTok.

Paula Cisneros in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer
Paula Cisneros in hospital after being diagnosed with cancerCredit: Jam Press
Paula was a popular influencer on Instagram and TikTok
Paula was a popular influencer on Instagram and TikTokCredit: Jam Press
Paula with her older sister, Sara Cisneros. The pair often shared pictures together and appeared to be very close
Paula with her older sister, Sara Cisneros. The pair often shared pictures together and appeared to be very closeCredit: Jam Press

Her family and friends have been left heartbroken with sister Sara, 29, paying tribute.

She informed about Paula’s passing by saying that starting from that day, Paula, the girl with the perpetual smile, would be at peace, happy, dancing, and singing, free from pain and medication.

“Paula, you have won over life, because in less than 17 years you have known how to live it, enjoy it and hold on tight, and because you have known how to win over every person who crosses your path.

“We love you with all our hearts, Mum, Sara, Dad, Audrey, Leea and everyone who knows you.

“We see each other in our stars every day.”

On 12 December last year Sara revealed that her younger sibling had been diagnosed with cancer.

Paula’s fans became concerned after Sara, who is also an influencer, shared a video of herself visiting her sister at the hospital in November.

After undergoing various tests it was confirmed that Paula, who was from the Extremadura region in Spain, had a sarcoma.

Paula used her social media to provide an insight into what daily life was like for her to her followers.

She often spoke out about living with Down’s syndrome and openly discussed other’s opinions on the condition – as well as sharing her journey with cancer.

Sara often shared posts on her social media which involved her sister, with the pair appearing to be incredibly close.

Paula, 16, lived in Spain
Paula, 16, lived in SpainCredit: Jam Press
Paula with her older sister, Sara Cisneros
Paula with her older sister, Sara CisnerosCredit: Jam Press
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