With unbearable sadness, we announce that Olivia Finch, the six-year-old girl whose bravery and bright smile inspired countless people across Cardiff and Wales, has died peacefully at home on April 8, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with stage four neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer she had fought since she was just two years old.
Olivia first became seriously ill in 2021. She experienced more than 40 days of vomiting and had difficulty walking before doctors confirmed the devastating diagnosis. Despite the pain and uncertainty, she never lost her joyful spirit. Her parents, Kelly and Nick Finch, and her older sister, Megan, stood by her through multiple relapses, supporting her with the same fierce love that Olivia herself showed every single day.
Throughout her illness, Olivia remained deeply connected to her Bryn community in Neath Port Talbot. As her story spread across Cardiff and beyond, people from all walks of life rallied around her. They raised funds for clinical trials, sent messages of hope, and followed her journey with hearts full of admiration. Olivia, in turn, transformed even the hardest days in the hospital into moments of warmth and laughter. Her sincerity, empathy, and authenticity earned her the respect and love of everyone who knew her or heard her story.
Her family often shared public updates, showing a little girl who never lost her kindness or her fierce independence. No matter what the illness brought, Olivia faced it with resilience, hope, and dignity. She taught those around her more in six years than most people learn in a lifetime. Her loved ones have described her legacy as pure sunshine, a smile that could brighten the darkest days.
Olivia Finch will always be remembered as the happiest, kindest young girl with the largest heart. Her light continues to guide and comfort her family, friends, and everyone who followed her remarkable journey. Though her loss has caused great pain, the courage she showed and the love she gave will never be forgotten.