Maddy Baloy was a kindergarten teacher in Florida when she was diagnosed in February 2023 with an aggressive cancer that spread from her colon throughout her abdomen. She shared her journey under the user name Fruit Snack Maddy on TikTok. As the cancer progressed, fans came together to help Maddy fulfill her bucket list. It included trying stand-up comedy, being featured on a podcast, and meeting her favorite chef, Gordon Ramsay. Maddy passed away, “surrounded by love,” according to her fiancé.