Emily Willis’ ‘huge sister’ died months earlier than she went into ‘vegetative coma’

Ex-adult star Emily Willis’ best friend died just months before she herself had a near-death experience after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Emily, 25, miraculously woke from a “vegetative coma” in May this year two months after the near-fatal incident which happened at a rehabilitation centre she was staying at in California.

Fans are still desperate to receive a further update on her reportedly “vegetative” state” as of three months ago. The adult star’s socials have remained threadbare, with no real health update from her or her family.

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The Daily Star has now discovered that one of Emily’s best friends – who she called “my soul sister, ride or die, big sister” – died just months before Emily was taken seriously ill herself.

Emily posted a tribute to her best friend on her Instagram on April 5 last year, tagging @stopitsteph_never. The woman’s page is now a ‘Remembering’ account while her bio says she was a ‘deep tissue masseuse/healer’.

While it’s not clear how Emily friend Steph died, the ex-adult star wrote a heartbreaking tribute on a series of photos together – with Emily revealing “my heart feels so empty knowing I won’t be able to call or see you anymore”.

“I don’t know where to start or end, but I’m happy that the cosmos decided to connect us,” wrote Emily. “I met you almost 5 years ago and never let go. My heart feels so empty knowing I won’t be able to call or see you anymore. My soul sister,ride or die,big sister.

“I can’t think of a better friend. The truest soul, most supportive, selfless, energy connecter, idk I could go on and on about you. I love you bb girl. I’m gonna miss you more than you’ll ever know but I know you’re here. I love you forever Steph. Rest easy baby girl. You’ll always be with me.”

One person wrote in the comment section recently: “Hoping you [Emily] pull through so the world doesn’t lose two phenomenal souls. Sending love and light, and missing Steph every day.”

On February 5 this year Emily was rushed to a medical facility in Thousand Oaks, California, following a cardiac arrest.

She slipped into a “vegetative coma” but has since regained consciousness. Despite this she remains unable to speak and can only track objects with her eyes, as per the latest GoFundMe update in May.

Her sibling has assured those who’ve donated that every penny is being used to aid Emily’s recovery and efforts are being made to transfer her to a hospital closer to home.

The update said: “Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for exceeding the donation goal, and all the support… The love and care everyone has expressed for my sister is inspiring. My family wouldn’t have been able to provide the level of care needed without your donations. Apologies for not providing an update sooner.

“The most important thing loved ones can do is provide stimulus by talking to her, reminiscing about all the fantastic memories, playing her favourite music, photos, and more. As of now, we haven’t been able to transfer hospitals, but the location she’s at provides great rehabilitation, care, and stimulus for her well being.

“I want to sincerely thank everyone for all your support and donations. From the bottom of our hearts we are extremely grateful to see the love from so many people who want to see Emily get better. Your donations give us the opportunity to make the best decisions for her care.

“I will provide updates of her recovery as we learn more information and time goes by. This is a long journey ahead of us, please be patient as this is the most difficult part of the state she’s in.”

Emily’s progress appears to have hit a standstill as doctors grapple with the mystery of how she suffered a cardiac arrest. With a toxicology report dismissing the presence of drugs in her system at the time, as per the New York Post, her family was hopeful to transfer her from the California hospital to one in St. George, Utah, where she grew up.

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