TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg has died aged 25.
The social media influencer, who had over 200,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 1,500,000 on TikTok, died ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’.
Her husband Cameron announced in a post: ‘No one ever expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age.
‘This past year Taylor has dealt with more pain and suffering than most people do in a lifetime.
‘And in spite of that she still has been such a light and always brought joy to everyone around her.
‘She is the most brave and strong woman I know, and her confidence in the Lord outweighed every other circumstance she’s faced, even in her darkest hours. I know she’s saved my life and so many others out there.’
Cameron explained that Rousseau Grigg’s organs would be donated to those in need, adding: ‘More than anything Taylor would want to know that she’s continuing to save people’s lives even after she’s gone from this world. And even though her earthly body may have failed her, her memory and life will be carried on forever.’
He went on: ‘While her earthly body is still here waiting to give the gift of life, we know her spirit is in heaven dancing in the streets made of gold with all her beauty and grace. Her endless shoe/boot collection. And her rhinestones and turquoise jewelry.’
He added that she was ‘no longer in pain’, but her death was ‘so sudden and unexpected’.
He said: ‘With this being so sudden and unexpected we don’t have anything financially in order. Taylor has been in and out of the hospital since we got married which has affected our financial situation, therefore we don’t have any insurance.
‘A friend set up a gofundme for anyone who would like to contribute. And even if you can’t contribute financially, prayers for our family are always needed. I’ll share the link and really appreciate if y’all would share it as well.’
The GoFundMe page stated the money donated would help cover the costs of a benefit in Rousseau Grigg’s honour, ‘as she would love to have everyone who loved her celebrate her life’.
The couple celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary in August, with Rousseau Grigg announcing their marriage last year with a series of sweet pictures, and writing: ‘It’s you and me forever pal.’
Her latest post was on August 19, marking their special day with their wedding video, captioned: ‘Happy one year to us. I love you Cameron!!’
Fans have shared their condolences on the post, with @ashley_hurteau38 writing: ‘Rest In Peace sweet girl.’
‘Rest in paradise with your savior beautiful girl,’ @justlilolme74 wrote.
‘Rest in peace Taylor 🥺 I had been a silent follower for years and genuinely can’t believe the news. Prayers going out to Cameron and your family. You will be so missed,’ @caitlin.7987_ said.
She’d been sharing updates on her TikTok account until September 26, with her latest being a video of taking her dog to the vet.
‘Sad sad day,’ she captioned it.