thebrittanyfund.orgBrittany Maynard, the 29-year-old terminally ill cancer patient who ended her own life this weekend, touched many with her brave and tragic story, and celebrities were no exception.
"Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love. Today is the day I have chosen to pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness, this terrible brain cancer that has taken so much from me…but would have taken so much more," Maynard wrote on Facebook the other day before her death. "The world is a beautiful place, travel has been my greatest teacher, my close friends and folks are the greatest givers. I even have a ring of support around my bed as I type … Goodbye world. Spread good energy. Pay it forward!"
Following her passing, many stars took to Twitter to share their thoughts and condolences.
Sendin a big hug to those who had the pleasure of knowing Brittany Maynard. What a beautiful story, what a strong soul. #RipBrittanyMaynard
? Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) November 3, 2014Olivia Munn: "Rest in peace Brittany Maynard. Thank you for sharing your story."
Emmy Rossum: "Rest in peace #BrittanyMaynard. You will never be forgotten."
Caroline Manzo: "Just read about Brittany Maynard, she had tremendous courage, may she rest in peace."
Colton Haynes: "Sendin a big hug to those who had the pleasure of knowing Brittany Maynard. What a beautiful story, what a strong soul. #RipBrittanyMaynard."
Lisa Vanderpump: "Brittany Maynard reminds us that life is so fragile and to live it with dignity and kindness,+ we have a right to choose our fate."
Melissa Joan Hart: "RIP!Such a sad but brave story!RT @peoplemag:Terminally ill Brittany Maynard has ended herlife."
Lucy Hale: "Beyond moved of the story about Brittany Maynard. RIP."
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