Boey Byers passed away on December 28, 2007, only 12 weeks after the episode aired on television. Boey was only eight years old when she lost her life.

Before her demise, the little one was being treated for pneumonia at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. In 2006, she got diagnosed with stage 3 pediatric cancer and after several chemotherapies, her cancer went into remission.

But sadly after two months, she relapsed and cancer had spread in her bone and bone marrow. Later, Boey was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in her lower spine. Despite her illness, she provided hope to other children who suffered from a similar illness.

She began to film her treatment sessions and wrote daily blogs to celebrate her battle and with her saved money she bought teddy bears for other children suffering from cancer. 

Ty Pennington, the reality show's host described the little one as smart, educated, and well-spoken. While speaking with her he felt like she was an old soul trapped in a young body.  

Boey Byers is not alive anymore but she will always remain in the hearts of her family.