Popular TikTok influencer Marquaythegoat died in Columbus after experiencing critical respiratory bother simply weeks after a automotive crash in Atlanta that left him coping with persistent ache.

The 24-year-old TikTok creator, born Marquay Collins, was discovered unresponsive at his Georgia dwelling earlier this week. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed the demise, noting that Collins had not too long ago complained of complications and different signs following a automotive accident earlier within the month.

According to Bryan, Marquaythegoat “had been involved in an auto accident in Atlanta earlier this month and then began complaining of headaches and other pains.” The official explanation for demise has not but been launched.

Marquaythegoat had amassed over 7 million TikTok followers along with his upbeat meals evaluations, comedy sketches and on a regular basis moments that related with viewers throughout the nation.

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His content material usually spotlighted native eateries and Georgia tradition, serving to him construct a loyal following whereas staying rooted in his hometown of Columbus. His mom, Sonja Collins, who additionally has a major TikTok presence with greater than 4 million followers, introduced the devastating information in a heartfelt publish.

“My heart is broken. My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay, is no longer here with me. He was the sweetest person he didn’t have a mean bone in his body. I needed him longer than God allowed me to have him,” she wrote.

He was not too long ago profiled by the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, which referred to as him “one of the most successful content creators by any metric.”

His mom shared one other message on Thanksgiving morning, reflecting on her grief and her son’s religion.

“I am grieving. Yes I’m going to post my baby, I love him and I miss him. My heart is broken, one day it will heal but I will still miss my son Marquay. Matthew 5:4 Tbh, if I didn’t go to church, I don’t know where I would be. One thing I know is Marquay loved God, his family, friends and church, I’m not saying church is the answer to everything, but God is. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.”

As the investigation into his demise continues, tributes proceed to flood his remark sections.

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