Indiana teen who inspired community dies of brain cancer
By WLWT Digital Staff
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Indiana (WLWT) — A Franklin County teenager whose entire community rallied behind her during her two-year cancer diagnosis has died.
Seventeen-year-old Kayla Spangler had been nearing a two-year fight with cancer.
When doctors predicted she had just days to live, her community helped her check milestones off her bucket list.
The first – graduating from high school.
Spangler was the oldest and first of three siblings to graduate. Friends, family, and teachers all rallied in support.
Doctors diagnosed Spangler with glioblastoma in the fall of 2020. She had been through brain surgery, chemo and radiation treatments. She managed to continue school up until October.
The community and her favorite celebrity, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, rallied behind her and her family.
Spangler was also crowned Homecoming Queen during a football game in the middle of the field.
Kayla’s mom, Linzy Spangler, says she was excited and shocked when she was voted Homecoming Queen.
In an interview, Kayla said, “Have hope in this world. Never take life for granted. Life can change in an instant.”
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