Maja Gadowska, 13-Year-Old Cancer Patient Who Recorded Song with Łatwogang, Dies; Bedoes Pays Tribute
The 13-year-old, a ward of the Cancer Fighters foundation, died on 10 July 2026 after a long battle with osteosarcoma. Her song with internet creator Łatwogang had been released less than a month earlier.
Diagnosis and battle
Maja Gadowska began feeling pain in her arm at the end of 2023, when she was 10 years old. The symptoms did not initially suggest a serious condition, but detailed tests revealed osteosarcoma, a malignant bone cancer. She immediately started intensive treatment that included multiple rounds of chemotherapy and several complex operations, among them the implantation of an endoprosthesis in her left arm. In the following months, doctors discovered metastases in her lungs and shoulder blade, which forced further surgeries and a modification of her treatment plan. Before she fell ill, Maja was a creative, imaginative child who loved drawing and making colorful bead ornaments. Her cheerfulness and creativity eventually became a source of inspiration for the thousands of people who followed her journey through the Cancer Fighters foundation.
A musical dream fulfilled
While fighting the disease, Maja harbored a dream of recording a song. Łatwogang (Piotr Hancke), the internet creator who had raised a record sum for children with cancer during a multi-day YouTube stream and later cycled across Poland in a charity ride, stepped in to help. On 12 June 2026, the song "Wszystkie marzenia" ("All Dreams") was released, with Maja performing under the nickname Majko and co‑writing the lyrics. The music video featured representatives of the Cancer Fighters foundation. Shortly after the release, she spoke to Radio ESKA, calling the project an exceptional experience. The song not only fulfilled her personal dream but also aimed to draw public attention to the situation of children undergoing oncological treatment.
- Diagnosed with osteosarcoma, begins intensive treatment.
- Releases song 'Wszystkie marzenia' with Łatwogang.
- Dies at age 13.
Condolences from Bedoes and the internet community
Maja Gadowska died on Friday, 10 July 2026, exactly four weeks after her song appeared online. Within hours, an outpouring of grief from thousands of internet users flooded social media. Rapper Bedoes, who had actively supported Cancer Fighters for months and had previously recorded the duet "Diss na raka" with another ward, Maja Mecan, posted an emotional tribute on his InstaStories. His brief message captured a shared sense of loss and admiration for Maja's strength. Public figures Mikołaj "Bagi" Bagiński, Adam Zdrójkowski, and Katarzyna Zielińska also expressed their sorrow.
The foundation's farewell
The Cancer Fighters foundation shared a deeply personal goodbye on its social media channels later that day. The message, brief but emotional, encapsulated the grief of an entire community that had followed Maja's struggle.
Majeczko... thank you for your smile, which moved thousands of hearts. For the strength you gave others and the goodness you left behind. We will miss you terribly. Goodbye, Majeczko. You will remain in our hearts forever.
