Mama Cax

About

Née Cacsmy Brutus, a.k.a. Mama Cax, was a fashion aficionado dedicated to spreading body positivity for those with disabilities. Though she herself had a prosthetic leg, it didn't stop her from becoming a model and an Instagram sensation. She passed away at the young age of 30 after suffering from a rare condition known as pulmonary embolism.

Before Fame

She earned a B.A. in international studies and would go on to pursue a master's degree. In 2005, her leg was amputated when she was diagnosed with bone and lung cancer. At the time, she'd been told she only had three weeks to live. 

Trivia

Her messages of self-love earned her features in publications like Huffington Post, TeenVogue, and BuzzFeed. 

Family Life

A Haitian-American, she lived in Brooklyn, New York. 

Associated With

She has posed for photos with fellow social media starlet Paola Mathé.