Tragedy as Tommy Verbickas, 6, dies after third cancer battle

Tragedy as Tommy Verbickas dies aged just 6 after his third cancer battleTommy Verbickas, from Sale, Greater Manchester, was just two years old when he was diagnosed with Wilms tumour — a form of kidney cancer — after medics found a massNewsCharlotte Fisher and Bradley Jolly Overnight News Editor17:30, 13 Apr 2026Updated 17:35, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTommy Verbicka has passed away after three cancer fights(Image: MEN MEDIA)A six-year-old boy has died after his third cancer battle.‌Tommy Verbickas was first diagnosed with cancer in February 2022 at just two years old when doctors found a 2.3kg mass on his left kidney. Medics discovered the toddler had Wilms tumour — a form of kidney cancer — and the brave youngster had to undergo chemotherapy and surgery.‌The little boy, from Sale, Greater Manchester, rang the end-of-treatment bell in November 2022, before sadly relapsing twice and facing cancer for a third time. He has now passed away, his family has said.‌Relatives added they hope he is "flying high, dancing through the rainbows." They said: "Our special boy Tommy we hope you're flying high, dancing through the rainbows. Until we meet again our precious boy."READ MORE: 'I had the same cancer I'd seen on Grey's Anatomy — here are the biggest warning signs'READ MORE: Teacher, 23, in hospital with rare diagnosis after asking ChatGPT chilling questions3View 3 ImagesTommy is pictured with his parents, who are from Sale in Greater Manchester (Image: PA Real Life)3View 3 ImagesTommy was described as the 'most amazing, bravest and courageous little boy'(Image: PA Real Life)‌Earlier this week, the family posted about Tommy's condition and how sad they were that they wouldn't have more time with him. They said: "Tommy is still fighting, just as he has done for the past four years. It all feels so unbearably unfair, especially with how quickly everything is happening. I truly believed we’d have more time -...