Diem Brown , the MTV reality star whose fight against cancer was an inspiration to many , lost that long battle on Friday . She was 32 . `` MTV is tremendously sad to hear the news that Diem Brown has lost her long battle with cancer , '' the network said in a statement . `` We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends . Diem was a true fighter and brought passion to everything she touched . We will miss her . '' In her absence , many are grieving the loss of a woman who wanted to provide support for all who were facing illnesses . Brown was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 23 . At the time , she did n't let the diagnosis or the treatment slow her goals : After having an ovary , several lymph nodes and part of a fallopian tube removed , Brown packed up and set off for Australia to take part in MTV 's `` Real World/Road Rules Challenge , '' People magazine reports . In 2012 , she faced ovarian cancer for the second time , and in August , she revealed that she had colon cancer . That third round was `` the scariest build up towards my cancer journey , '' Brown told E ! `` Both mentally , physically and emotionally the most traumatic . I 've been needing some hope to fight for , some light to look forward to at the end of this journey . I find that strength in my family , friends and fans . People I 've never met believe in me , I ca n't let them down ! I wo n't . '' It 's that fighter 's spirit that Brown became known for , both on and off the camera . While she was facing her own struggles , she took the time to blog about her experience for People magazine and established the organization MedGift , a support registry for those facing any kind of illness or health struggle . In a tribute to Brown on Instagram , E ! 's Alicia Quarles called her friend her `` earth angel . '' `` I 've always told you , you are my earth angel , '' Quarles said . `` Now , you are our heavenly angel . I see you dancing in heaven with your mother and grandmother . I promise to live the best life possible for both of us . Thank you for teaching me grace , faith , tenacity and for the gift of Medgift.com You and I will never end . You are my true , dear love . '' After her third cancer diagnosis in August , Brown tried to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of what she admitted were some trying times . `` I 'm so fortunate to have a platform as I know I 'm not the only one out there going through something like this , '' Brown told People . `` I promise to keep trucking along if for nothing else but others who need to know it is possible to beat this horrible disease once and for all ! '' The next month brought devastating news , as Brown learned that the cancer found in her colon had spread to her liver and lymph nodes . On Tuesday , the TV personality put out a call for `` prayers , advice , support & outreach '' on Twitter as she was hospitalized in New York . Three days later , she died at 10:22 a.m . Facing cancer for so long changed her , Brown told People in September . `` It sounds like a cliche , but I 've only got this one life , '' she said . `` I need to live every day to the fullest . '' People we 've lost in 2014 .
MTV reality star Vanessa Williams died Friday . The TV star had a long battle with cancer . She also started the online registry MedGift.com for those in need .