Shannon Sylvain, the founder of Brown Sugar Rehab, has died.
Shannon, who had been battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer, featured with husband Bechir on last night’s episode of the OWN TV show Black Love.
The tragic news of her passing was revealed on the Black Love Doc Twitter and Instagram pages last night.
Codie and Tommy Oliver, the couple behind Black Love, described Shannon and husband Bechir as an “incredible couple”.
They wrote: “We were privileged that they welcomed us into their home on their 3-year anniversary to share their love story as well as the story of Shannon’s colon cancer diagnosis which you saw in tonight’s #BlackLoveDoc episode, their lessons learned and the closeness that grew as a result.
“We were heartbroken to learn that Shannon passed just yesterday. Bechir & Shannon showed us how to love fully and our prayers are with him tonight.”
1/3 One year ago, Tommy & I interviewed an incredible young couple, Bechir & Shannon Sylvain. We were privileged that they welcomed us into their home on their 3-year anniversary to share their love story as well as the story of Shannon's colon cancer diagnosis… #BlackLoveDoc pic.twitter.com/wev9hinSz1
— Black Love Doc (@blacklovedoc) October 14, 2018
2/3 Shannon’s color cancer diagnosis which you saw in tonight’s #BlackLoveDoc episode, their lessons learned and the closeness that grew as a result.
We were heartbroken to learn that Shannon passed just yesterday. Bechir & Shannon showed us how to love fully….. pic.twitter.com/lUFsWhoXHb— Black Love Doc (@blacklovedoc) October 14, 2018
3/3 Bechir & Shannon showed us how to love fully and our prayers are with him tonight. Please visit Shannon’s nonprofit website https://t.co/TiSaC5lJGs for more information on her story and how you can help people in underserved communities prevent cancer diagnosis. #BlackLoveDoc
— Black Love Doc (@blacklovedoc) October 14, 2018
Shannon was the founder of the nonprofit Brown Sugar Rehab, which aimed to help educate communities about the effects of excessive sugar consumption, and help people face the cost of colonoscopies and early detection testing.
She created the organization after being diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer when she was just 31, which prompted her to learn more about the links between excessive sugar consumption and cancer.
Tributes flooded in yesterday after the news of Shannon’s death.
Saddened to see the memorial message indicating Shannon Sylvain has transitioned. #BlackLoveDoc #Ashe
— Dr. Lecia (@DrLecia1) October 14, 2018
I so so love Tonight’s episode of Black Love— reality check. Real tears? Count all blessings ❤️ Real life. Love. Faith. Strength. God. ❤️ Rest In Peace Shannon Sylvain ??Repost… https://t.co/hoVt3rmhTC
— Social Butterfly (@theflywire) October 14, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to Bechir and Shannon’s family and friends. She definitely helped so many with her story and organization! She is an angel in heaven!
— Mae West (@Maewest2112) October 14, 2018
You can visit this link to make a donation to Black Sugar Rehab, to help the organization achieve its goals.