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Sydney Towle Dies After Cancer, Walked Miami Swim Week

8/9/2026

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Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old U.S. influencer, died on Wednesday after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Weeks earlier she walked Miami Swim Week in a purple two-piece made for a The Chemo Club and Post Swim collaboration highlighting cancer warriors.
Towle told People that scars demonstrate strength and urged viewers to see their own beauty.
Her brother Austin Towle said she entered hospice very at peace.

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Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old U.S. influencer, died on Wednesday after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Weeks earlier she walked Miami Swim Week in a purple two-piece made for a The Chemo Club and Post Swim collaboration highlighting cancer warriors.
Towle told People that scars demonstrate strength and urged viewers to see their own beauty.
Her brother Austin Towle said she entered hospice very at peace.