Heartbreaking update on Scarlett Oliver from Perth who made famous during Taylor Swift’s Australian Eras tour
The father of a young Swiftie who got her dying wish to meet the pop superstar during her Australian tour has released a heartbreaking update on her condition.
Perth’s Scarlett Oliver captivated the nation during Taylor Swift’s superstar Eras tour and saw her idol perform after grabbing tickets to the Sydney show at Accor Stadium earlier this year.
She was given just 12 to 18 months to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer known as high-grade glioma.
Perth’s Scarlett Oliver captivated the nation during Taylor Swift’s superstar Eras tour and saw her idol perform after securing tickets to the Sydney show at Accor Stadium earlier this year
In a life-changing moment, the nine-year-old also received one of Swift’s signature black fedoras and a stuffed animal during her performance of her song 22.
In a life-changing moment, the nine-year-old also received one of Swift’s signature black fedora hats and a stuffed animal during her performance of her song 22.
The encounter was shared on social media by fans around the world.
But in a heartbreaking twist after Scarlett shot to fame, her parents have revealed she may only have ‘weeks instead of months’ left.
In a statement on Instagram, her father Paul said his “beautiful” child had not been doing well lately.
He said much of the school holidays had been spent in hospital due to complications with a feeding tube, vomiting and ‘extreme fatigue’.
“Last night after being discharged from hospital she suffered a severe seizure and was rushed to hospital by ambulance,” Paul told his Instagram followers on Friday.
‘She has now been stabilized but is still very ill in hospital.’
He explained that oncology doctors had delivered the grim news of Scarlett’s grim prognosis.
Scarlett Oliver has made her lifelong wish come true by meeting Taylor Swift in Sydney. Image: Instagram
The encounter between Swift and the nine-year-old was shared by fans on social media around the world
“Her birthday is May 7 and they’re worried she won’t be able to enjoy it,” Paul said.
‘I just want to see my baby smile and laugh, even if just for a little while. We all struggle to understand how we got to where we are.”
Scarlett’s family have revealed they are overwhelmed with birthday cards for their little girl, which she was due to read on Sunday.
“Thanks to everyone who took the time to do this for her,” Paul said.