Nepali influencer Bibek Pangeni passes away after cancer battle

Bibek Pangeni, a social media influencer from Nepal and a PhD student at the University of Georgia, lost his battle with a brain tumour after being diagnosed with third-stage glioma in 2022. His wife, Srijana Subedi, documented their fight online, inspiring many. Gliomas, a serious category of brain tumours, can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and cognitive deficits. The couples story has shone a light on the need for awareness, compassion, and research for glioma treatment.