Choreographer Criscilla Crossland Anderson, identified for performing alongside stars like Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Luke Bryan has died following an extended battle with colon most cancers. She was 45.
The mom-of-four was first identified with stage 4 colon most cancers in 2018.
After years of therapy, she was declared cancer-free in 2021. Nonetheless, the illness returned in 2022, spreading to her lymph nodes. Regardless of the setbacks, Anderson continued combating with resilience, religion, and an unwavering love for her household.
She additionally starred within the 2020 Netflix actuality collection Nation Ever After along with her ex-husband, Coffey Anderson.
Anderson and her family members have lengthy been open about her prognosis. In a November 15 Instagram put up shared by her buddy and photographer Lindsey, it was revealed that Anderson’s preliminary prognosis, given seven years earlier, estimated she had simply two years to reside. Regardless of the daunting odds, she continued dancing, advocating, and elevating her youngsters with energy and hope.
Lindsey shared that in Anderson’s ultimate days, she confronted a collection of heartbreaking issues. “9 days in the past she was admitted for cancerous fluid round her coronary heart and a stroke. The evening earlier than, her legs went numb. Earlier this week she underwent surgical procedure to empty that fluid — reduction that additionally revealed how a lot her physique has been carrying in silence,” she wrote.
“This weekend she lastly will get to go dwelling. Right this moment an MRI of the mind was finished to see if her signs have been from a stroke or if the most cancers had unfold… and with heavy hearts, we realized it’s in reality most cancers.”
After her passing on December 3, a ultimate message written by Anderson was shared on her Instagram, providing consolation and like to her group, household, and kids.
“My candy group, in the event you’re studying this, I’ve lastly slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love. Please don’t keep within the darkness of this second. I fought arduous and I liked deeply. I’m not gone… I’m Dwelling,” she wrote.
She then addressed her youngsters instantly.
“To my youngsters — my entire coronary heart. Ethan, you made me a mother. I’m nonetheless beside you, cheering you on. Savannah, my bonus woman — you have been a present God knew I wanted. Emmarie, my Jesus-loving dancer — hold dancing by each season. Everleigh, my vibrant spark — chase your desires boldly and with out concern.”
She concluded her caption with this ultimate assertion, “Be light with one another. Maintain my youngsters shut. And keep in mind: heaven isn’t as distant because it feels. I really like you all. At all times. — Criscilla ✨❤️.”
Many stars are mourning the heartbreaking loss. Viola Davis wrote, “Simply devastating. Actually. I by no means stopped praying and can proceed to hope for her household, her youngsters and for her title to proceed to be spoken. God’s obtained her❤️.”
Todd Chrisley additionally shared his condolences, writing, “Heartbroken is an understatement, relaxation nicely my lovely buddy, you’ll be liked and considered at all times.”
