Scots influencer Danielle Quinn who shared cancer journey dies as 'heartbroken' partner pays tribute

A Scottish influencer who documented her cancer journey online has died days after entering hospice care.

Danielle Quinn, from Glasgow, was initially told she had IBS before being diagnosed with Stage 3 low-grade serous carcinoma in December 2022.

After an extensive seven-hour operation, the 41-year-old had ten organs removed after cancer cells were found across her abdomen.

She opted for hormone therapy over chemotherapy initially, but her cancer returned in October 2024.

In an update on Tuesday, the content creator said she “had fought as hard as she could” and revealed that she had entered hospice care after doctors told her there was nothing more they could do.

Her partner, Ryan Gardiner, issued an update on Thursday, revealing she died peacefully in his arms.

He wrote: “I’m absolutely heartbroken to tell you that my beautiful D went to sleep for the final time at 00:15 this morning.

“She passed peacefully and as gracefully as ever, surrounded by an abundance of love and in my arms, exactly where I promised her I would be.

“So many of you have followed D’s journey as she so bravely and candidly shared some of the hardest moments of her life. You’ve seen her extraordinary strength, her humour, her vulnerability and, of course, that beautiful touch of polish that made her so wonderfully D.

“But behind everything she shared was simply my girl. My best friend, my little love and the woman I was so incredibly lucky to love and be loved by.

“I watched her face things no one should ever have to, yet somehow she still found reasons to smile, laugh and care for those around her. Even in her final days, she remained unapologetically D. I couldn’t be prouder of her.

“I’m utterly devastated. We had so much more living, laughing and loving to do, and I’d give anything for more time. But I’ll forever treasure the life we shared and the privilege of her love.

“To everyone who followed her story, supported her or quietly rooted for our girl, thank you. Your love brought her so much comfort.”