Popular influencer “Marquay the Goat” — who had a staggering 7 million followers on TikTok– has died, his heartbroken mother has revealed.
The social media star, whose real name is Marquay Collins, was just 24.
His cause of death wasn’t immediately known.
“My heart is broken. My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with me,” his grief-stricken mom, Sonja Collin, said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
Sonja Collins with her son Marquay Collins in an undated Instagram photo. @natural.beauty50/Instagram
“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.”
The content creator, who regularly posted comedy and lifestyle clips, surged to stardom with his reviews on food and fast cars.
Marquay The Goat passed away. @marquaythegoat/Instagram
He shared his final clip — a comedic lotion review — less than 24 hours before his death was announced.
Heartbroken followers flooded the influencer’s videos with tributes in the wake of the tragic news.
“R.I.P Marquay. You will be missed,” one fan wrote.
Marquay The Goat, TikTokker with 7 million followers, passed away. @marquaythegoat/Instagram
“Omg RIP helicopter man so sad I love watching you & your mom,” another said.
“Already Miss and love you so much marquay. my best friend till we meet again.”
