French Influencer, Anouk Deschamps' Battle with Rare Soft Tissue Cancer

French influencer Anouk Deschamps recently passed away at 21, after a year-long battle with a rare form of soft tissue cancer. Deschamps was a content creator who went by the handle “lesbeauxdetours” and was best known for documenting her daily life and journey with cancer. . She was also a fourth- year medical student in her university in Lille, France, and had aspirations of becoming a doctor.

In a post on her official Instagram and TikTok, it was shared that Deschamps died “peacefully” surrounded by family and friends.

Deschamps was diagnosed with CIC-DUX4 sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer, with fewer than 200 cases being reported to date. Despite her diagnosis, Deschamps “remained positive” and underwent treatment “while still keeping a smile and joy in life”.

Her tribute post read, “Thank you for supporting her. She’s always loved sharing her moments of life, bringing a community around her, and you allowed her to do that. She loved to respond to comments and give everyone an opportunity to share her struggle. Today, Anouk is at peace, and she continues to live through us. Enjoy every moment and moments of joy that life offers you.”

The “sunny, ambitious, loving, warm, talented” influencer “loved deeply to care for others”. Her last post was on October 16, 2026, in which she danced and spread positive vibes ahead of her chemotherapy appointment. Many fans have also paid tribute to her, sharing heartfelt messages and their condolences.