Sad news has touched the hearts of many people who love technology and follow Elon Musk, the famous man who started SpaceX and Tesla. Last night, Elon shared on X (which used to be called Twitter) that his mom, Maye Musk, has a serious sickness called nasopharyngeal cancer. He wrote, “My mother – the strongest woman I know – is battling nasopharyngeal cancer. Please keep her in your prayers.” It was a short message, but it showed how much he cares.
Right away, millions of people online started sending kind words, prayers, and good wishes to Elon and his family. At SpaceX’s main office in Hawthorne, California, everyone felt quiet and sad. Some workers even cried because they see Maye as a special person who quietly helped Elon become so successful.
Maye Musk is more than just Elon’s mom. She’s a famous model and a food expert who helps people eat healthy. She raised Elon and his two siblings all by herself after a tough time in her life, and later, when she was in her 70s, she became a big name in fashion. Lots of people look up to her because she’s strong and kind, and she’s a big reason Elon dreams so big.
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a bad kind of sickness that can make it hard to talk, eat, or breathe. How well someone gets better depends on when doctors find it. Elon didn’t say much about how sick Maye is, but he did say, “She is undergoing treatment and fighting like a warrior.” That means she’s trying hard to get better.
On social media, people started using #PrayForMaye to show their support, and it spread all over the world. Famous people, leaders, and regular folks joined in to cheer for Maye and her family. Online places like Reddit and Hacker News made special spots where people could send prayers and nice messages.
Elon is usually known for being calm and smart in front of everyone, but this time, he showed how much he loves his mom and how worried he is. Now, his sadness is something people everywhere can feel too.
Everyone is hoping Maye Musk beats this scary sickness. In this hard time, people are coming together with love and care, showing how much we can help each other when someone needs it.
