Six-Year-Old TikTok Star Joules Smith Has Died
ArchiveFirst published March 8, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Six-year-old TikTok star Joules Smith has passed away. Known for her ‘Dance with Joules’ videos, she inspired millions. Her father, Joe Smith, shared, “Our beautiful little dancing queen passed away in between me and [my wife] Elisha in our bed.”
Joules was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and incurable brain tumor. Despite her illness, she continued to dance and raise awareness. Fans mourned her loss, with one writing, “May the beautiful Joules sleep easy and keep dancing.”
Her father thanked Royal Marsden Hospital for giving them cherished moments and invited supporters to her funeral. Through tears, he said, “Let’s carry on dancing for our beautiful little Joules. Just remember, it’s never goodbye. It’s just peace out.”
