{
  "id": 18617148,
  "title": "Schoolgirl fighting cancer meets her idol Benson Boone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/schoolgirl-fighting-cancer-meets-her-idol-benson-boone",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:41:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-07/kingscliff-schoolgirl-fighting-cancer-meets-idol-benson-boone/107355016"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenzie Riddle, a 13-year-old schoolgirl battling her second bout of cancer, had her dream come true when she met her idol, Benson Boone, at his concert in Brisbane. The Northern NSW student filmed a video with her friends and Tweed singer-songwriter Fergus Hogan, which garnered over 600,000 views on Instagram. The video caught the attention of Boone, leading to the emotional encounter during his Australian tour. Kenzie joined Boone on stage to perform his hit song, Beautiful Things, leaving the audience in awe. Her mother, Robyn Riddle, expressed pride in her daughter's positive attitude throughout her cancer journey, noting her remarkable resilience. Kenzie's diagnosis of B-lymphoblastic lymphoma came in September, following a previous cancer diagnosis in South Africa four years ago. Despite the challenges, Kenzie's spirits remain high, and her community support has been invaluable in her fight.",
  "summary": "All Kenzie Riddle wanted for her 13th birthday was to meet US singer Benson Boone. Thanks to a viral video on Instagram, her dream became a reality.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}