
TikTok star Deborah Finck died at age 57 after battling a rare form of cancer.
The Nanny 911 alum’s daughter Katerina announced her death on social media. (Katerina is one of Finck’s six children, whom she had in three sets of twins.)
“To my mommy, my best friend, my sunshine — thank you for everything you’ve done for me,” Katerina wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, January 14. “You were the most beautiful mother and the best mommy anyone could ever ask for. You taught me strength, courage, bravery, and what it means to truly love and never give up. You believed in me, stood by me, and showed me the meaning of unconditional love.”
She continued, “You will always be remembered, never replaced. You were the sunshine of my life, and every time I see a sunflower, I will know you are here with me. .”
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Alongside the message, Katerina shared a carousel of photos featuring her and Finck through the years. “Thank you to everyone who loved my mommy and showed her kindness. Your support means the world to us,” she wrote.
Katerina noted that fans could donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Finck’s honor and in lieu of sending flowers. “I love you, mommy, forever and always. ,” Katerina concluded.
Deborah, who was married to Paul Finck, was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue cancer called leiomyosarcoma five years ago. Following Deborah’s death, Paul shared a tribute for his late wife.
“Today, my heart is shattered as I share the news that my beloved wife, Deborah, has passed away. After a brave and relentless five-year battle with cancer, she left this world peacefully, surrounded by love,” he wrote via Instagram on Tuesday. “Deborah was my partner in every sense of the word—my confidant, my rock, the love of my life, and my eternal soul mate. Together, we built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories I will cherish forever.”
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Paul noted that “one of Deborah’s greatest gifts” was her “incredible devotion” as a mother to their six children: Amanda, Alexandra, Stephen, Katerina, David and Daniel.
“She poured her heart and soul into raising them, instilling in them her values of kindness, integrity, and resilience,” Paul wrote. “She was their greatest cheerleader, their guiding light, and their constant source of unconditional love. Her impact on their lives is immeasurable, and her legacy will live on through them.”
Paul continued, “Deborah’s strength was extraordinary, her courage boundless, and her love unconditional. She brought light into every room she entered and touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, compassion, and unwavering grace.”
Paul noted that his “world feels emptier without her,” but added that he knows “Deborah’s spirit will forever live on in the lives of those she touched.” He added, “She gave so much of herself to this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, selflessness, and the most beautiful family I could ever hope for.”
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Paul shared a throwback snap of him and Deborah smiling as they embraced beside a Christmas tree.
“Deborah, my love, you were my everything, and losing you is a pain I cannot put into words. But I will carry you with me in every step I take, every decision I make, and every moment I live,” he wrote. “Rest now, my love. Your battle is over, and you are free. Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart.”
Paul signed the message, “With all my love, Always and Forever.”
Before her death, Deborah publicly shared videos she made saying goodbye to Paul and their kids. In December 2024, she gushed over her husband and thanked him for their marriage.
“My husband always tucks me in bed at night,” she said via TikTok. “Even before I got sick, it was a thing where he stayed up late nights working, and he would always tuck me in bed and kiss me. But I was just brushing my teeth, and he was hugging me while I was brushing my teeth, and he said to me, ‘I just want to hug you forever.’”