Bella, a beloved social media personality widely recognized for her courage and vibrant spirit, rose to fame by openly sharing her health journey through the lens of fashion, beauty, and humor. Known affectionately as Bella Brave, she touched countless hearts with her uplifting comedy videos and inspiring dance performances—even while dancing from her hospital bed. Her authenticity resonated deeply with people around the world, helping her amass over 330,000 followers on Instagram under the handle kylact, an account lovingly managed by her mother.
Before Bella became a household name, she faced extraordinary challenges from birth. Diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency and Hirschsprung disease—a rare condition that required the removal of her entire colon—Bella’s medical journey was anything but easy. On top of that, she lived with cartilage hair hypoplasia and a form of dwarfism, conditions that shaped her life in profound ways. Despite all this, Bella’s strength and positivity shone brightly through every post, video, and message she shared.
She was the cherished daughter of Lyle and Kyla Thomson and the proud big sister to her younger brother, Waylon. Bella’s story wasn’t just about overcoming obstacles—it was about living fully, loving fiercely, and inspiring others simply by being herself. And throughout it all, the name Bella became synonymous with bravery, resilience, and joy.
She was the first pediatric patient in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use Revestive, a medication that enabled her to stop relying on total parenteral nutrition. In addition to this milestone, she collaborated with a variety of companies and non-profit organizations, including Subtle Beauty, Halara Clothing, Mattel, d3H Hotels, Ronald McDonald House, and Toronto Sick Kids.