The kinfolk of musician Cat Janice, greatest recognized for her song Dance You Outta My Head, introduced that she died from cancer on Wednesday morning.
In a press release, shared to Instagram, the 31-year-old performer’s family members revealed that she handed away in her childhood dwelling ‘surrounded by her loving household.’
‘Catherine peacefully entered the sunshine and love of her heavenly creator,’ the publish started. ‘We’re eternally grateful for the outpouring of affection that Catherine and our household have obtained over the previous few months.’
They continued: ‘Cat noticed her music go locations she by no means anticipated and rests within the peace of figuring out that she’s going to proceed to supply for her son by her music. This may not have been doable with out all of you.’
Janice blew up on social media, notably TikTok, after revealing that she had transferred all her songs to her seven-year-old son Loren’s title, so he would obtain all of the proceeds.
The household of musician Cat Janice, greatest recognized for her music Dance You Outta My Head, introduced that she handed away following on Wednesday morning
In a press release, shared to Instagram, the 31-year-old performer’s family members revealed that she died in her childhood dwelling ‘surrounded by her loving household’
Shifting ahead, her brother will proceed to honor her legacy by operating her Instagram web page by managing ‘all operations surrounding Cat’s music, merchandise, and public relations.’
Her household added that ‘per Cat’s request, there may be some extra artwork that she desires to share too’ all ‘in due time.’
Janice, 31, from Washington, D.C., was recognized with sarcoma – most cancers of the bones or smooth tissue – in early 2022.
She underwent surgical procedure, chemotherapy, and radiation – all whereas she continued to file and launch new music – and was informed she was cancer-free in July 2022.
However in June 2023, the mom-of-one introduced through social media that the illness had come again, this time in her lungs.
Earlier this month, she informed her followers that how she felt ‘trapped in a close to lifeless physique’ whereas receiving palliative care.
After an extended battle with the horrific sickness, the singer said final month that ‘most cancers had received’ and that she solely had a number of ‘weeks or months’ left.
The artist then determined to launch a ‘farewell music,’ referred to as Dance You Outta My Head, as one closing bid to boost cash for her little boy.
Cat duetted with content material creator Sarah Cothran who she had requested to carry out a ‘haunting cowl’ of the monitor.
The artist then issued a harrowing replace about her situation, writing: ‘It’s been so exhausting for me to undergo this and all these movies and covers and all of your help has made it simpler and I can’t thanks sufficient.
‘I’ve at all times been robust so spending weeks unable to stroll has left me feeling trapped.
‘However this helped me bear in mind once I get to heaven I’m going to bop with God and soar above the clouds. I can’t wait.’
Combating again tears, she concluded: ‘I received’t be caught on this physique anymore. I’ll be dancing once more. I hope to see you all there.’
Janice blew up on social media, notably TikTok , after revealing that she had transferred all her songs to her seven-year-old son Loren’s title, so he would obtain all of the proceeds
Cat elaborated additional within the caption as she wrote: ‘I’ve been caught slowly passing, unable to maneuver, can’t use my legs, trapped on this close to lifeless physique.
‘Most cancers isn’t any joke and by no means performs good. However this stunning second helps me do not forget that quickly I’ll be flying by the heavens, hovering by the following dimension, dancing with God and my Nonnie.
‘I’ll lastly be free and boy am I gonna dance. My child boy will having all these great reminiscences as nicely due to you all.’
The mother initially took to Instagram on January 5 with a candid publish that learn: ‘There’s no simple solution to say this [but] my time on this stunning Earth is coming to an finish [in] weeks or months, I’m undecided.’
Cat, who tied the knot together with her longtime boyfriend days earlier than, continued, ‘I’m simply so grateful I bought to spend the final week in my very own stunning marriage ceremony to the love of my life.
Janice, 31, from Washington, D.C., was recognized with sarcoma – most cancers of the bones or smooth tissue – in early 2022
‘You by no means know what life will throw at you. One minute you’re sluggish dancing within the arms of your husband and unbelievable child boy… the following minute you’re within the hospital and listening to the information.
‘I’m not scared as a result of I do know I’ve so many family members round me and I’m going to be with my maker.
‘However one factor I wished to do earlier than I am going is put out another music for my birthday, praying I make it to my birthday.
‘I’m leaving all proceeds from it to my son who may be very musically inclined, hoping to offer him the enhance in music he’ll want later in life.
‘I hope it brings you as a lot pleasure and dancing toes because it has for me. I need to go away behind smiles, grooves, and pleasure for you and I do know that is the correct music for that.
‘I really like you all and can attempt to maintain you up to date however typically it’s exhausting. Thanks for loving me and my music all these years.’
In June 2023, the mom-of-one introduced through social media that the illness had come again, this time in her lungs
On January 23, Cat revealed that the music had gone to quantity 5 on the Apple iTunes world chart and had reached ‘primary in a number of international locations’
Cat has additionally beforehand posted about her journey on her TikTok, and the video shortly went viral, gaining a whopping 22 million views and sparking an array of affection and help from individuals all internationally.
In an replace on January 10, the singer revealed that she was dwelling in hospice care, however that the tumors had ‘tripled in a single day.’
She stated in one other clip that she was determined to make it to the music’s launch on January 19, and would ‘crawl to her radiation’ if she needed to.
‘I modified all of the rights from my songs so each pre-save and each stream goes to Loren,’ she added.
‘It will imply the world in case you pre-saved the music. I don’t know if I’ll make it 4 days to the music launch however I can’t respect y’all sufficient. I may not be right here however my child boy can be.’
Cat was nonetheless right here when the tune dropped, and shared an emotional video commemorating its launch.
‘I can’t consider that is taking place right now however it’s. The music has come out,’ she stated.
‘I hope you guys are having fun with it and having a ton of enjoyable dancing. I’m in my hospice mattress however that’s OK since you guys are making me so comfortable.
‘I’ve gotten lots of of 1000’s of streams and messages and likes and feedback, and I simply so grateful for you all.
‘I hope you may have a variety of enjoyable [listening to it] as a result of we’ve got a variety of causes to have fun.’
Whereas beforehand discussing her prognosis, Cat defined that she ‘seen a lump in her neck’ in November 2021 however ‘didn’t assume something of it’
On January 23, Cat revealed that the music had gone to quantity 5 on the Apple iTunes world chart and had reached ‘primary in a number of international locations.’
‘I’m in full shock,’ she wrote. ‘I’m past blessed to share this information with you all and can’t thanks for extra love.’
Whereas beforehand discussing her prognosis, Cat defined that she ‘seen a lump in her neck’ in November 2021, however ‘didn’t assume something of it’ as a result of she had simply recovered from COVID-19 and thought that one in every of her lymph nodes had been swollen.
‘Quick ahead to March 2022, I used to be learning for an examination – once I’m anxious I rub my neck and I seen the lump was nonetheless there,’ she stated.
‘It was bigger and really exhausting. It didn’t transfer and it didn’t harm. Instantly, I used to be like one thing is off about this.
‘I had no different signs, actually, I had actually simply had blood work finished as a result of I had COVID long-haul issues, however my blood work regarded superb.
‘I used to be not sick I used to be simply form of drained. I actually didn’t have every other signs past this bizarre lump.’
She added that the one different factor she seen was that she had extreme again ache that felt like ‘knots beneath her shoulder blade.’
‘I used to be consistently having to get my again rubbed and go to massages as a result of they had been so tight. Seems that the tumor was truly in my scalene muscle,’ she defined.
