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9 Aug 2023


NextImg:Gen Z influencer Lil Tay dead at 14: Star and brother’s ‘sudden’ death under investigation

Social media star Lil Tay, née Claire Eileen Qi Hope, has reportedly died at age 14.

Representatives for the rapping teen, who rose to digital fame at age 9 in 2017 by sharing spoof clips of herself holding wads of cash to her ear, announced her death on Instagram Wednesday.

Her cause of death has not been publicly revealed.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing,” read the statement dedicated to the native Canadian.

“We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain” continued the message. “This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock.”

The Instagram post went on to reveal that Tay’s brother also died. Her late sibling’s identity has not yet been confirmed.

“Her brother’s passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief,” said the online notice. 

“During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss, as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother’s passing are still under investigation,” the spokesperson wrote. 

“Claire will forever remain in our hearts, her absence leaving an irreplaceable void that will be felt by all who knew and loved her.”

Fans flooded Lil Tay’s Instagram comments with condolences. 

“Rest up…This is tragic,” penned a mourner, punctuating thief grief with a broken heart emoji. 

“So heartbreaking,” groaned an equally crushed admire.

Lil Tay rose to digital fame at age 9 in 2017 by sharing spoof clips of herself holding wads of cash to her ear.
liltay/Instagram

“R.I.P. Angel,” said another. 

Lil Tay’s death closely trails the loss of fellow Gen Z influencer Annabelle Ham, 22, who died after suffering an “epileptic event” in July, and “Bucket list” TikTok star Harrison Gilks, 18, who passed after a long battle with cancer in April.