Anika Rashaun, who became known to reality fans on "The Real World" and "The Challenge," has died. She was 34.

Her illness

Friends say Anika died on October 1. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer the summer before. After her TV run she worked as a dating coach.

Tributes from friends

Cyndi Rich posted a tribute on Facebook. She called being one of Anika's closest friends a blessing and said she will hold on to their 16 years of memories.

Tiara Ramos wrote a longer piece on Substack. She described Anika as her other half and said they had been in each other's lives for most of their lives. "She was my mirror," Tiara wrote.

Questions about her care

Tiara also raised concerns about Anika's medical care. She wrote that Anika's mother had been treated for breast cancer years before, yet doctors never flagged Anika as high risk or pushed her to get mammograms.

Tiara called that one of several ways the medical system let her friend down while she fought the disease.

Her time on TV

Anika was part of the "Bad Blood" season of "The Real World," which aired in 2016 and 2017. She went on to compete on "The Challenge: Invasion of the Champions" in 2017.