Lady Gaga recently shared a poignant tribute to her dear friend, Rachel Thompson, who passed away after a courageous fight against breast cancer. This disease affects many women, with approximately 12 percent facing an invasive diagnosis at some point in their lives. Most women will know someone impacted by this illness.
Rachel, a former assistant and close confidante of Gaga’s for nearly a decade, died last Friday following a long battle with the disease. Gaga took to social media to express her sorrow and admiration for Rachel’s strength. “Witnessing one of my closest friends exhibit incredible bravery, resilience, and positivity while battling cancer has profoundly influenced my life,” Gaga wrote on Instagram. “I am so grateful to Rachel for inspiring me and all of us with her unwavering joy.”
Rachel served as the muse for Gaga’s latest song, “Silver Skies.” Throughout her fight against stage IV breast cancer, which metastasized to her lungs and brain, Gaga supported Rachel in her treatment. At a recent music festival, Gaga dedicated a stirring performance of her song “Rise Above” to her friend.
In another heartfelt post, Gaga reflected on the immeasurable value of friendship. “I can’t quantify what our friendship means, nor can words fully capture its significance. I feel two strong emotions: a desire to live with greater passion, determination, and compassion every single day,” she shared. “That was Rachel’s essence, and it’s what brought us together. She had a unique ability to help me rise above my own struggles, offering fearless love as I navigated my career and remained inspired, no matter my fears. She understood that my heart belonged to music, and she always supported that.”
Rachel’s passing has been a turning point for Gaga, who expressed her commitment to leverage her influence to advocate for cancer patients and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the fight against cancer. “I promise to be a warrior for her and amplify the voices of those affected by cancer so that we can keep improving the conversation and the battle,” she vowed.
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In summary, Lady Gaga’s tribute to Rachel Thompson highlights the profound impact of friendship during challenging times, as well as Gaga’s commitment to using her platform for advocacy in the fight against cancer.