Plate of Origin contestant dies age 30 – four months after announcing stage four cancer diagnosis
Plate of Origin contestant Chrys Hong has tragically died at the age of 30, four months after announcing she was suffering from Stage Four colon cancer.
Her family announced the devastating news on her Instagram page early Friday morning, thanking fans for their ongoing support throughout her cancer journey.
‘Chrys has passed away on night of 17 December peacefully and surrounded by love,’ the statement read. ‘Thank you all for your love and support for Chrys.
‘We will continue to post her cancer fighting journey footage and cooking blogs, in the spirit of spreading the positive energy of Chrys.’
Tragedy: Plate of Origin contestant Chrys Hong has tragically passed away aged 30, four months after announcing she was suffering from stage four cancer
In August, the Sydney DJ – who went by the name DJ Kitty Coda – explained to The Daily Telegraph, that she was battling terminal colon cancer, that had spread to her bones, liver and lymphatic system.
Chrys told the publication that before being diagnosed, she thought nothing of her on-and-off stomach pain, putting it down to feeling nervous during filming, but eventually sought medical help.
She said she was eventually convinced by her sister to seek medical help, but the two doctors and a specialist she initially consulted dismissed her symptoms.
Devastating: ‘Chrys has passed away on night of 17 December peacefully and surrounded by love,’ the statement read. ‘Thank you all for your love and support for Chrys.
It was only after visiting a third doctor, who ran several tests, that she was told she needed to go to hospital immediately.
‘The next day he called me back and said: “This is really serious, we have to put you in the hospital,” Chrys recalled.
The cancer spread to her lymphatic system, bones and her liver, which she said the doctors were unable to operate on.
Heartache: Chrys, appeared on Channel Seven’s Plate of Origin with her friend Mandy Chai. Pictured left is Mandy, and right is Chrys
She told the publication that was put on chemotherapy, but had to stop after three rounds because her body was not coping with it.
Despite the life-changing news, Chrys proved her resilience by continuing filming and finishing the series.
‘Who said cancer patients can’t cook,’ she defiantly said, adding that it was important for her to complete filming and not give up.
Treatment: The 30-year-old Sydney DJ, who goes by the name DJ Kitty Coda, was told of her cancer diagnosis after visiting a third GP. The cancer spread to her lymphatic system, bones and liver, and she is now receiving targeted treatment. Pictured is Chrys at a DJ gig
She said she hoped to inspire young people to listen to their bodies and take their health seriously.
‘I’m not saying that all GPs are bad, but there are some GPs who don’t take responsibility like others. Always trust yourself and get a second opinion,’ she urged.
Chrys appeared on Channel Seven’s cooking show Plate of Origin with her friend Mandy Chai.
The show was hosted and judged by Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and Manu Feildel.
Pushing on: Despite the life-changing news, Chrys proved her resilience by continuing filming and finishing the series. ‘Who said cancer patients can’t cook,’ she defiantly said, adding that it was important for her to complete filming
On-screen: The show was hosted and judged by Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and Manu Feildel