Malaysian youth with bone cancer gifts brother his dream iPhone before passing away on his birthday
A Malaysian TikTok user’s final act of love for his younger brother has touched hearts worldwide. Shortly before his passing, 18-year-old Muhammad Zafran Hadi Mohd Fitrahaizul, who was battling bone cancer, recorded a video gifting his brother an iPhone for his birthday. The video has since gone viral, moving viewers with its emotional display of love and farewell.
- Zafran Hadi, 18, recorded a TikTok video while battling bone cancer, gifting his younger brother an iPhone as an early birthday present.
- His brother, Aidil Haziq, was visibly emotional, wiping his tears and kissing Zafran’s forehead and hand in gratitude.
- Zafran passed away on 21 October 2025, which was also Aidil’s birthday, leaving behind a final message of love that resonated globally.
In Malaysia, a young man’s final act of love for his younger brother has touched hearts across social media.
Muhammad Zafran Hadi Mohd Fitrahaizul, known on TikTok as @zfrn_had18, was battling bone cancer when he recorded a video that has since gone viral.
In the clip, the 18-year-old is seen lying in a hospital bed with a breathing aid, while his younger brother, Aidil Haziq, stands close by.
A Birthday Gift to Remember
The video captures the moment Zafran hands Aidil a small box — an early birthday present.
When Aidil opens it, he’s stunned to find an iPhone inside.
Overcome with emotion, the younger brother wipes away his tears before bending down to kiss Zafran’s forehead and hand in gratitude.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye
According to the caption, apart from their parents, Aidil had been by Zafran’s side throughout his illness, accompanying him almost everywhere.
Their bond, deeply rooted in love and loyalty, was evident in every frame of the video.
Just days later, another post confirmed the devastating news — Zafran passed away at 1.45 am on 21 October 2025, which was also Aidil’s birthday.
The video has since spread widely online, with viewers around the world moved by Zafran’s strength and selflessness in his final moments — a poignant reminder that love can transcend even the hardest goodbyes.
