Danielle Quinn Dies After Sharing Cancer Journey in Glasgow

Glasgow influencer and finance manager Danielle Quinn died after documenting her battle with rare ovarian cancer, her partner Ryan Gardiner confirmed on Thursday. The 41-year-old entered hospice care after doctors said no further treatments were available, according to STV News.

Quinn was diagnosed with Stage 3 low-grade serous carcinoma in December 2022 after initially being treated for IBS symptoms, according to Yahoo News and Glasgow Live. During treatment, surgeons removed 10 organs after cancer cells were found across her abdomen.

According to STV News, Gardiner said Quinn died peacefully in his arms after she had shared her final cancer update with followers. He described her as someone who continued to show strength and kindness throughout her illness.

"I’m absolutely heartbroken to tell you that my beautiful D went to sleep for the final time at 00:15 this morning. She passed peacefully and as gracefully as ever, surrounded by an abundance of love and in my arms, exactly where I promised her I would be. So many of you have followed D’s journey as she so bravely and candidly shared some of the hardest moments of her life.

You’ve seen her extraordinary strength, her humour, her vulnerability and, of course, that beautiful touch of polish that made her so wonderfully D. But behind everything she shared was simply my girl. My best friend, my little love and the woman I was so incredibly lucky to love and be loved by.

I watched her face things no one should ever have to, yet somehow she still found reasons to smile, laugh and care for those around her. Even in her final days, she remained unapologetically D. I couldn’t be prouder of her.

I’m utterly devastated. We had so much more living, laughing and loving to do, and I’d give anything for more time. But I’ll forever treasure the life we shared and the privilege of her love.

To everyone who followed her story, supported her or quietly rooted for our girl, thank you. Your love brought her so much comfort," said Ryan Gardiner, Quinn’s partner.

Quinn told followers in a video update that she had reached end-of-life care after doctors confirmed there were no remaining cancer treatments available. She said she wanted to spend her remaining time surrounded by family at home.

"I fought as hard as I could but it turns out that life just has other plans for me. There are no more treatments left for my cancer and I’m now receiving end of life care," said Danielle Quinn.

She also spoke about the difficulty of accepting her condition while still feeling connected to everyday life. Yahoo News reported that Quinn had built a comfortable home environment where she could spend time with loved ones.

"It’s been a very difficult nine weeks since going back into hospital and it’s really strange to try and find the words to tell people that I’m dying when I feel so alive. For however long I’ve got left, life looks different now. I’ve built my home to be so comfortable that I’m so happy to be here, being surrounded by my family, laughing when we can and making the ordinary days extraordinary," said Danielle Quinn.

Quinn previously described the impact of her diagnosis after surgery, which removed her womb, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, spleen, parts of her bowel and diaphragm, and omentum, according to Yahoo News.

"Being told I would never have children and waking up from surgery having lost 10 organs was devastating," said Danielle Quinn.

After initially choosing hormone therapy instead of chemotherapy, Quinn’s cancer returned in October 2024, according to STV News. She later entered hospice care after doctors determined further treatment was not possible.

"It hasn’t been an easy road. There’s a lot to take in when you are only 41 and you are being treated for end of life and you’re putting plans in place to make you comfortable, you’re talking about hospices and medications. It can be a very difficult and dark place to be... I just want to live every day I’ve got left," said Danielle Quinn.