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Jessica Hart, lovingly known as J-Bird, has died after her battle with cancer

Jessica Hart, lovingly known as J-Bird, has died after her battle with cancer
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We have a heartbreaking update to share.

7-year-old Jessica Hart, lovingly known as J-Bird has died after her battle with cancer. Hart was diagnosed with Wilms in 2021. It's a cancer of the kidneys.

In September, Amy Watson sat down with the Dover, Tennessee child and her family and spoke about Jessica's battle.

My Hero: Jessica Hart

On Monday, she died from the disease.

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