Wadsworth TikToker Nick Young dies of rare cancer at 23
The gist
Nick Young, a 23-year-old Wadsworth, Ohio man who shared his cancer fight on TikTok, died Oct.
His following and a letter from LeBron James made his story known beyond his hometown.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2026The Beacon Journal interviews Young, who speaks about determination and leaning on a support system.
- Sep 18, 2026Young posts his most recent TikTok video.
- Oct 13, 2026Young dies at 23 at the Cleveland Clinic after battling DSRCT sarcoma.