Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell was the daughter of June “Mama June” Shannon and the half-sister of Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, who appeared with her family on reality TV shows.
Cardwell was first seen on TV in “Toddlers & Tiaras,” the child beauty pageant show on which Thompson became a breakout star. She went on to appear on the family’s reality show, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” Shannon’s oldest child, Cardwell later had a strained relationship with her mother. She was the mother of two young daughters: Kaitlyn, who was born during the first season of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” and Kylee.
Tributes to Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell
Yall my heart is breaking for the Mama June family! Chickadee passed!! She was TOO YOUNG!! I feel like she was literally just on TikTok live not too long ago.. Praying for the family & their loved ones. 💓🙏🏻💓https://t.co/vzXNG0glcO
Mama June’s oldest daughter Anna Cardwell has passed away from cancer. She was only 29 years old and leaves behind two small children. Absolutely heartbreaking ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/TLpNS77Tcw
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