The last few months have not been easy forMama June Shannonand her family. Her daughter,Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird,filedfor divorcefrom husband Josh Efird. Currently, her youngest daughter,Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, is in a housing crisis. Despite the recent drama, the family are still grieving the tragic death ofAnna “Chickadee” Cardwell, who passed away at age 29 from adrenal carcinomain December 2023. On what would have been her 30th birthday, her mother shared a touching tribute to the lateMama June: Family Crisisstar on her social media.
On August 28, the family matriarch reposted a reel on her Instagram story about grief from the Instagram account @agriefsupport, Mama June wrote, “Definitely how I feel some days asI miss @annamarie35 everydayn today she turns 30.” Many viewers ofMama June: Family Crisiscould empathize, as they have watched her diagnosis and her death affect the family.
The video itself read, “I miss you. I just miss you. I’m doing the best I can, I’m taking tiny, wobbly steps forward, but if you asked me how I’m doing… I just really f-ing miss you. I get through days, but there’s always that place where you should be, a space thatno amount of time or effort will ever fill.”
The ‘Mama June: Family Crisis’ Family Continues To Mourn After the Tragic Death
In March 2023, it was reported that Cardwell was diagnosed with stage four adrenal carcinoma after experiencing intense stomach aches and back pain.Her family recognizedthat her health was declining in August 2022. Before she was diagnosed, her cancer already spread to her spleen, liver, and lungs.
After months of treatment, Mama June shared that the chemotherapy appeared to be working. However, Cardwell was told in July of the same year thather cancer was terminal. After receiving the devastating news, Cardwell stopped treatment and entered hospice.
Cardwell’s illness has devastated the family, as shown inMama June: Family Crisis. Cardwell’s rapidly declining health shocked and saddened her family and the viewers. However, it was the scene whereCardwell did not decorate for Christmas despite it being her favorite holidaythat it dawned upon viewers and her sisters that Cardwell’s death was near. Sadly, on December 9,Cardwell passed away. Her mother took to Instagram to break the tragic news, stating, “With the breaking heart, we are announcing that @annamarie35 is no longer with us. She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11:12 PM.”
Cardwell is survived by her two young daughters, Kaitlyn and Kylee. Shortly before her death, custody of her two children was one of the main topics of discussion. With Kylee’s father involved in her life, it is Kaitlyn whose biological father is unknown.
Just weeks after Cardwell’s passing, Cardwell’s ex and Kylee’s dad,Michael Cardwell,filed a lawsuit against Mama Junefor custody of Kaitlyn, arguing that he was fully capable of taking care of her. Recent reports state that Kaitlyn wished to be in her grandmother’s custody, but because of her young age, she does not get the final say.The custody battle is ongoing, so viewers can stay updated withColliderfor more news on the custody case.
Mama June: From Hot To Not: Family Crisisis available to stream on WeTV in the U.S.
Mama June: From Hot to Not: Family Crisis
The series returns to explore the intense personal and legal challenges facing Mama June and her family. Amidst the chaos, her daughters confront their own dilemmas about loyalty, forgiveness, and self-preservation. The family’s bonds are tested as they navigate the complex landscape of public scrutiny and private pain, highlighting the harsh realities of celebrity and adversity.
