Avalanna routh biography definition

BOSTON (CBS) - A 6-year-old Merrimac girl battling brain cancer who captured the hearts of many and became known as Justin Bieber's wife has passed away.

Avalanna Routh made headlines back in February after meeting her "husband."

Bieber reacted to the news on Twitter.

"RIP Avalanna. i love you," he also wrote.

Bieber heard the story of how doctors and nurses at Dana-Farber set up a wedding for Avalanna at a Jimmy Fund event.

There were flowers, a guitarist, and even a life-sized Bieber poster at the ceremony.

Bieber then flew Avalanna and her family to New York to arrange their Valentine's Day date.

After the date, Bieber tweeted about meeting Avalanna saying:

"that was one of the best things i have ever done. she was AWESOME!

AVALANNA ROUTH Obituary (2012) - Merrimac, MA - Boston Globe

Feeling really inspired now! #MrsBieber"

Avalanna was battling AT/RT, an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor. It is a very rare form of brain cancer. Because less than 30 new cases of AT/RT are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, it is very difficult to ac Family honors brave little girl who touched lives around the ... TIGI