Bride gets married in hospital so grandma battling cancer can be part of it. Watch

The video of the bride getting married in hospital so her grandma could be a part of it may leave you emotional.

Published on: Jul 9, 2021, 18:32:48 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A heartening video of how a grandmother got the chance to be a part of her granddaughter’s wedding before passing away from cancer has been shared on Facebook. There’s a possibility that the clip will leave you teary-eyed.

The image shows the bride named Sean getting married in her grandma's hospital room. (Facebook/@methodisthealthcaresa )

Methodist Healthcare System took to Facebook to share the story of how Avis Russell’s granddaughter Sean moved up her wedding from a pre-decided date to hold it in her grandma’s room – just so she could be involved in this very special moment.

The caption shared along with the video explains the story in detail. “Despite her brave fight against terminal #lungcancer, Avis Russell’s health began rapidly declining. Her granddaughter, Sean, was planning to marry her middle school sweetheart in a couple months, but knew her grandmother's condition was too severe. To Avis’ surprise, Sean and her fiancé decided to move up their wedding and have an intimate ceremony in her room at Methodist Hospital | Northeast, so she could see her granddaughter get married. Avis spent some of her final moments on this earth celebrating and loving on her granddaughter,” they wrote.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More