20-year-old Charlize has died - suffered from blood cancer

In January 2026, Charlize learned that she had been diagnosed with AML, acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. She has undergone chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation during the year.

In early October, she was told that there was no more treatment to give and that she probably only had weeks to live.

Told in social media

The commitment and support for Charlize has been great. Many have followed and supported her when she talked about the course of the disease on social media.

When SVT recently visited Charlize, she said this about why she chose to share her journey:

- I think it is important to talk about. No matter if life sucks, you have to try to see the positive. Not giving up - that's my motto.

After Charlize's death, SVT has been in contact with her relatives, who have given their consent to the publication.

SVT met Charlize when she was preparing for the wedding and talked about the period of illness - you can see that report below.