In the final stages of Stage 4 cancer, former Postmates executive James Butts shared a heartfelt message that resonated with thousands: “Be principled, be idealistic. The most important thing is to be a good person.”

In a post shared on account X on November 13, Butts confirmed he would be entering hospice care. Butts served as senior vice president of product and design at Postmates for nearly six years and is the co-founder of OrderAhead. According to LinkedIn page.

“I’m entering the hospice today. There will probably be (very) very little, if any, updates,” Butts announced about his move into end-of-life care at X.

“But I wanted to say be kind, be brave, be principled, be idealistic,” he continued. “The most important thing is to be a good person.”

Butts’ remarks received nearly 7.6 million views and over 98,000 likes on the platform within the day of publication.

“I don’t know you but your message touched me,” one user said wrote in response to post X. “We are sending strength to you and your loved ones.”

“You’re one of the first people I’ll call when I get there.” someone else added. “My prayers are that you have a relaxing and meaningful time during this time. “Many good things can happen in this process.”

butt He shared his cancer diagnosis in a post on Instagram in October 2023He explained that he learned about his situation a month ago. In the latest updates on the platform, he shared the following: He underwent 12 sessions of chemotherapy and had one surgery.. He also expressed his gratitude for the support of his friends and family.

Shared by Butts Separate message in Instagram stories Also on November 13, he announced that his health had worsened after his liver and other blood levels showed poor results a week earlier. He stated that there was no other treatment option.

He announced that he was traveling with his family to Malibu, California, where he planned to enter hospice care.

“I will join or enter hospice care to spend the rest of my days in comfort and surrounded by people I love,” she continued. “And by no means do I think this is a lost battle. “If anything, it’s a togetherness because when I die, the cancer dies with me, so all we can do is move forward.”

“To everyone who has said a kind thing or been kind throughout this entire journey, I want you to know that I love you and I appreciate it. For the people who can’t find the words, I still love you and I still appreciate you.”

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