Cass Lacelle, star of Freeform‘s Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise, died at the age of 34, her loved ones confirmed.
In a post on her Instagram account, it was confirmed that Lacelle died on February 11 following a “courageous battle with cancer.”
“It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our beloved Cass has passed after her short but incredibly courageous battle with cancer,” read the post signed by Bianca Mora, Meg Chandler, Ella, and Kylie Nicholls.
The statement continued, “Cass leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured. She is the definition of memorable; in just 34 years, she made an extraordinary impact on everyone who crossed her path. She taught us that life is precious, meant to be embraced wholeheartedly and never wasted. Boredom was her biggest enemy. Cass had a rare gift for making people feel truly alive and bringing everyone together, she was the glue.”
Lacelle’s loved ones noted that her “ability to be there in a meaningful way for so many people was a super power and we hope people find comfort in memories shared with her. Because she has touched so many people far and wide, her wish was for one final post to be shared.”
The post ended saying, “Our dearest Cass, you have been very brave, for so very long. You did not yield. Forever, our Fireheart.”
Lacelle was one of the stars of the inaugural season of Freeform’s Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise, which the network described as a “docusoap” that follows a group of uber-rich and on-the-rise locals and expats navigating the rocky waters of their relationships, friendships, and careers in the paradise of the island. The series aired in 2024 and consisted of 10 episodes.
It was in May 2025 when Lacelle shared with her followers that she was diagnosed with Mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer that begins in epithelial tissue. In an update from January 4, Lacelle said her cancer had returned, and it had “metastasized to my liver, stomach, abdominal lining, and omentum.” She said she had been hospitalized since December 2025 and had undergone a round of chemo.
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