Mumbai: Bibek Pangeni, a Nepali social media personality and PhD candidate at the University of Georgia, has passed away after battling glioma, a type of brain tumor. Diagnosed in 2022, Pangeni and his wife, Srijana Subedi, became a source of inspiration for many as they shared their journey of resilience and love on social media.
Srijana Subedi’s unwavering support during her husband’s illness has been widely praised by the internet users. She stood by him through every challenge, attending medical appointments and offering constant care. Following Pangeni’s passing, the emotional social media posts honouring his memory drew heartfelt response from followers. Netizens expressed their condolences and paid tribute to her dedication, highlighting the profound impact of their journey.
After his death, social media users have drawn comparisons between Nikita Singhania and Srijana Subedi. The internet users are saying “Be like Srijana Subedi, not Nikita Singhania” after the videos of her taking care of her husband during the tough times was widely shared on social media. Nikita Singhania is the wife of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash (34) who committed suicide, allegedly after being harassed mentally and physically byy his wife.
Heartbreaking: Bibek Pangeni from Nepal, who was fighting cancer in the US, has passed away.
Srijana Subedi did everything she could to save her husband but sadly couldn’t. Om Shanti. ️
Be like Srijana Subedi, not Nikita Singhania. pic.twitter.com/DbEUEIoXZu
— Greater Noida West (@GreaterNoidaW) December 19, 2024
A social media user said, “In a world full of Nikita singhania.. Be a woman like srijana subedi..” Another user said, “Heartbreaking: Bibek Pangeni from Nepal, who was fighting cancer in the US, has passed away. Srijana Subedi did everything she could to save her husband but sadly couldn’t. Om Shanti. Be like Srijana Subedi, not Nikita Singhania.”
Purest form of love, OM shanti bibek pangeni ❤️ pic.twitter.com/n8JR3qR1CD
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) December 20, 2024
Srijana Subedi is the symbol of unconditional love in the era of failed marriages, divorce and alimony.
Beautiful journey of Srijana and Bibek Pangeni took a devastating turn. Bibek lost his battle with cancer and is no more. pic.twitter.com/fPitfZni7G
— Neetu Khandelwal (@T_Investor_) December 20, 2024
“Bibek Pangeni & Srijana Subedi’s love story is viral, but it’s about so much more. Despite his battle with brain cancer, Srijana stood by him, feeding him, chopping her hair in solidarity, and sharing their journey to inspire others. Her love is a lesson in devotion,” said another internet user.
In a world full of Nikita singhania..
Be a woman like srijana subedi..
❤️ pic.twitter.com/HKtkKTVVYl
— hnnn_jih (@missss_chauhan) December 20, 2024
Bibek Pangeni & Srijana Subedi’s love story is viral, but it’s about so much more. Despite his battle with brain cancer, Srijana stood by him, feeding him, chopping her hair in solidarity, and sharing their journey to inspire others.
Her love is a lesson in devotion. pic.twitter.com/tn5x14pUYI
— Ashish Nagar (@oyeastro) December 20, 2024
Through his social media presence, Bibek Pangeni inspired many by candidly sharing his experiences with cancer. His content reflected both the struggles and the moments of hope, encouraging others to face their challenges with courage and determination. A GoFundMe campaign was also initiated to assist with medical expenses, drawing further support from his growing community of followers.
Bibek Pangeni’s cancer journey began in 2022 with a diagnosis that led to immediate surgery at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, where surgeons removed part of the tumor for further testing. Despite the challenges, Pangeni remained committed to sharing his story, using his platform to spread hope and optimism. His legacy continues to inspire, with followers commemorating his courage and the deep bond he shared with Subedi.
