For the OG Beliebers: Remembering Avalanna Routh – Our First Mrs. Bieber
Today’s post is for my OG Beliebers, the ones who’ve been here since the beginning and remember one of the most touching stories in Justin’s journey: Avalanna Routh. Avalanna was just six years old when she was battling a rare form of brain cancer. Despite everything she was going through, she had a huge, beautiful personality that touched everyone around her. While in the hospital, Avalanna decided she was going to marry Justin—well, at least a cardboard cutout of him. That moment went viral, earning her the nickname “Mrs. Bieber.” Somehow, Justin and his team saw the story. Instead of just sending love from afar, Justin decided he had to meet this incredible little girl. On February 14, 2012, Avalanna’s dream came true. Justin flew her to New York, and the two spent the entire day together—playing games, taking photos, and just enjoying each other’s company. She radiated joy, even while facing something so hard. Justin later tweeted about how inspired he felt by Avalanna, start...