Instagram: Marquay The GoatTikTok food reviewer Marquay The Goat, real name Marquay Collins, has died at age 24, his family has confirmed.
Food reviews have become some of the most popular bits of content on TikTok, with a number of social media stars being created off the back of them. That includes Marquay Collins, better known online as Marquay The Goat.
The 24-year-old has around 7 million followers on TikTok alone, with a further 480,000 on Instagram too. However, on November 26, his family confirmed that he had died, but have yet to reveal the reason behind his passing.
“My heart is broken💔My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with me,” his mom, Sonja Collins, posted on Facebook. “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❣️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.”
Screenshot via FacebookMarquay The Goat dead at 24
Marquay, who also posted content around cars alongside his food reviews, had uploaded his last video on November 25.
That minute-long clip was of him following a viewer’s advice and using lotion to cure some issues with his feet.
It has racked up over 5.1 million views as fans have flocked to it to pay their respects to the social media star.
“R.I.P Marquay. You will be missed,” one said. He posted 16 hours ago and now gone. Life can change in a split second. RIP young man,” another added.
“Please don’t tell me this is true, I’m hurting,” another commented. “Already Miss and love you so much marquay😭😭😭 my best friend till we meet again,” another added.
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Coroner blames car crash for Marquay The Goat’s death
According to TMZ, Marquay was in a car accident a couple of weeks before his death and the county coroner believes it played a factor.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan told the outlet that after the November 7 crash, Marquay was taken to the hospital and released the same day. The TikToker detailed the situation in a video, alleging that a Tesla had rammed into the back of his car.
After returning home, he reportedly started experiencing shoulder, spine and neck pain, as well as headaches.
Bryan believes that the TikToker’s death is related to the accident, but the case is still under investigation.