Beloved TikTok star Marquay Collins, known online as “Marquay the Goat,” has passed away.
The content creator, who was famous for his lifestyle and comedy videos, died at age 24, per PEOPLE.
Collinsâs mother, Sonja, announced the heartbreaking news on Facebook on November 26.
“My heart is broken. My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with me,” Sonja captioned a photo of them together. “He was the sweetest person. He didnât have a mean bone in his body. I needed him longer than God allowed me to have him. He spoiled me and his Dad, Elzie, he always said, because we spoiled him. Thank you everyone, for your thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the rest of your day.”
The cause of Collinsâs death has not yet been disclosed.
Fans Flood with Loving Comments
Collinsâs passing shocked many of his followers, prompting an outpouring of sadness and condolences in the comment section.
One fan wrote, “My heart is broken right now. The life of the party is gone. Iâm always watching you on TikTok.”
Another commented, “Donât worry Marquay! HEAVEN GOT A PLAN FOR YOU. Prayers up!”
Someone pointed out, “He posted 16 hours ago and now gone. Life can change in a split second. RIP young man.”
A fan added, “A reminder how life is so short. One day youâre here and the next day youâre gone.”
Many also expressed their disbelief that Collins had passed away. A fan asked, “It’s just a rumor right?”
Another wrote, “They saying you gone⦠say it’s a joke pls,” while someone chimed in, “Tell me it isnât true bro.”
Collins has a massive following of over 6.9 million on TikTok and is still counting. His last post on the platform was on November 25.
Social Media Stars Gone Too Soon
The online community lost several social media influencers in 2025. Before the year ends, here are some of the beloved online stars who were gone too soon.
Hailey Okula, a nursing influencer, passed away after giving birth to her first child. She was 33.
Rodeo Queen influencer Camila Trevisol died at 33 after a battle with a rare form of bone cancer.
Filipino TikTok star Emman Atienza passed away in October at age 19.
Another Filipino influencer and model, Gina Lima, was pronounced dead in November after she was taken to the hospital by her ex-boyfriend, Ivan Cezar Ronquillo. Three days later, Ronquillo was found dead in what authorities suspect was a suicide.
Food influencer Michael Duarte passed away after getting into a “horrible accident.”
TikTok influencer Kaelin Bradshaw succumbed to stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma cancer in October. Fellow TikToker Jacinda Jenkins died unexpectedly in September at 28 years old.
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