Tragedy has struck the world of entertainment and social media.
Taylor Russo Grigg, a popular TikTok influencer with a wide and passionate fan base, has passed away.
She was only 25 years old.
The social media personality’s husband Cameron shared the shocking news via an emotional and long Instagram message on October 5.
He described the death as “sudden and unexpected” and said his wife was in the hospital for organ donation.
No other details related to this death have been made public yet.
“Nobody expects to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age,” Cameron wrote alongside photos of the couple.
“This past year Taylor has endured more pain and suffering than most people. And yet, she is still so bright and always brings joy to everyone around her.”
In August, Taylor spoke out about the health issues she was facing… telling followers she felt like she was “fighting for her life every day” and saying That she was going through indescribable pain, sometimes wishing she would die.
At the time of her death, Taylor had over 1.4 million followers on TikTok.
Cameron then described his late wife as “the bravest and strongest woman I know”, and said that her faith helped him “face every situation, even their worst. Even in the hours” and wrote:
“I know he saved my life and many other people’s lives.”
Taylor died in September after celebrating her 25th birthday.
In a video titled “Spend my birthday with me”, she filmed herself going out to lunch with her husband and visiting a local Target to mark the special occasion.
“More than anything Taylor would want to know that she is continuing to save lives even after she leaves this world. And even if his earthly body has failed him, his memory and life will live on forever,” Cameron continued.
The grieving husband also wrote to Taylor that “she doesn’t owe anyone, anything” but that she “wants everyone to know that she is absolutely fine” and “no longer in pain.”
Along with her vast online presence, Taylor also owned the online boutiques Guex Savage and Sauvage & Beauty.
A GoFundMe has been set up in his honor.
“Taylor has been in and out of the hospital since our wedding, which has affected our financial situation, so we have no insurance,” Cameron wrote on this fundraising page.
“I love you all. Taylor loves you all. Thank you for all your support and kind words during this time.