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Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer

Ofelia Torres, a 16-year-old from Chicago, has died from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, was detained by ICE while she was receiving treatment, prompting her to advocate for his release through social media.

Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer

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Key Highlights

  • Ofelia Torres was 16 years old at the time of her death.
  • She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in December 2024.
  • Her father was detained by ICE on October 18, 2025.
  • Ofelia used social media to call for her father's release during her illness.
  • Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer affecting soft tissue.
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Sources

  1. Chicago teen who called for father's release from ICE detention dies of rare cancer
  2. US teen who pushed for her father’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer

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