Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, best known for her role in the beloved reality television show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, has sadly passed away at the age of 29. Anna starred alongside her family in the show that focused on her mother Mama June and the Kardashian-like drama that unfolded during their outrageous adventures with the then six-year-old Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson.
The news of her passing was announced by the family’s attorney, who also revealed that she died of undisclosed causes. Her mother, June Shannon, shared a statement on social media and wrote, “It is with great sadness we confirm the passing of Anna Marie Cardwell, age 29, on May 14th, 2021. Anna’s lovely and sweet soul will live on in our hearts forever.”
Anna, also known as Chickadee, remembered her beloved time on the show and said the experience of keeping up with her family and dealing with drama was really trying. In an interview with US Weekly, she shared, “It was hard and it was confusing as a kid,” she said. “You can’t really go to your parents and ask questions, ‘Why did you do this?’ ‘Why did you act this way?'” She later added, “It felt like a reality show sometimes because [my sisters] would do something crazy and every time I’d turn around and look at the camera, it felt like I was in a make-believe world or something. It was kind of hard to do.”
Despite these challenges, she was able to rise above it all and became quite the example for many young women. She shared a lot of her struggles with mental health, her battle with addiction, and her determination to clean up her life. She served as an inspiration to many, as she was determined to succeed in life and worked hard to stay sober no matter how hard it became.
Anna was able to overcome adversity and managed to get her college degree and become a mother. She always put her daughter, Kaitlyn, first and reassured her that her family loved her no matter what.
Anna was beloved by so many people, and her death has come as a shock to many, especially her family. The fans that watched her grow from a young girl on the show to a strong woman want to remember her for the encouraging and inspiring person she was.
Little Alana, now 17, shared her profound tears and grief on social media. She wrote, “My famous sissy Anna chickadee cardwell passed away yesterday… Our bond has not been the same but I’m so thankful for the times we had together. I love you forever and ever sissy.”
Fans of Anna are still in shock at the news of her passing and are sending love and prayers to her family and daughter. Her legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of those who knew her.
Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell was truly an inspiring person who overcame many obstacles and found peace in her life. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and fans.
