Current:Home > StocksTikTok content creator Taylor Rousseau Grigg died from rare chronic condition: Report -Wealth Empowerment Academy
TikTok content creator Taylor Rousseau Grigg died from rare chronic condition: Report
View
Date:2025-04-18 13:44:33
The family of TikTok personality Taylor Rousseau Grigg revealed the cause of the 25-year-old’s recent passing.
Taylor, who had an audience of 1.5 million followers on the social media platform, died as a result of complications from asthma and Addison’s disease, a representative confirmed with TODAY.com.
The lifestyle influencer reportedly died on October 4. Her husband, Cameron, shared his grief in a heart wrenching post on Instagram.
“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,” he explained about his late wife. “And in spite of that she still has been such a light and always brought joy to everyone around her. “
He described Taylor as “brave and strong,” adding “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.”
The couple shared a video celebrating their one year anniversary in August.
TikTok creators:TikTok star now charged with murder in therapists' death: 'A violent physical altercation'
Addison’s disease is a rare condition
According to the Cleveland Clinic, Addison’s disease is a rare chronic condition that happens when the adrenal glands “don’t produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone.”
Symptoms include adnominal pain, diarrhea, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, hyperpigmentation, and low blood pressure, per the medical center. It commonly impacts individuals who are between 30 and 50. One in 100,000 people suffer from the disease.
In an interview with Newsweek, a woman named Laura Bates opened up about her experience living with Addison’s disease following the news of Taylor’s death. She has been grappling with the condition since the early 2000s.
"My main symptoms were extreme, bone-aching tiredness, weakness, unintentional weight loss, thirst, salt craving, dizziness and low blood pressure,” Bates told the outlet. “Later, I noticed discolored patches of skin, particularly on my legs. This is known as 'the Addison's tan.'"
During the summer, Taylor posted a health update for her followers. In the video, she spoke about letting go of a facade and being at peace with her family. She also responded to someone saying that she looked like “the life” was drained out of her.
“I feel like I’m fighting for life every day. When I didn’t necessarily know what was wrong with me, I would be in bed.. in pain just wishing to be dead,” Taylor said tearfully. “Because I just wanted it to end. And I don’t necessarily feel that way now but like I said I feel everyday like I have to fight to live, to be here. It just sucks.”
Cameron shares GoFundMe
In his statement, Cameron shared a GoFundMe. Cameron mentioned that Taylor was in and out of the hospital during their marriage and they did not have insurance. He also noted that her organs were being donated.
“It is with our deepest condolences that we acknowledge the passing of Taylor, who has now spread her wings. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her,” the caption said.
As of Friday afternoon, nearly $52,000 has been raised so far. The goal is set at $100,000.
According to the GoFundMe, the family is planning to orchestrate a benefit in her name to celebrate her life.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
veryGood! (6527)
Related
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Trump says Kari Lake will lead Voice of America. He attacked it during his first term
- Friend for life: Mourning dog in Thailand dies at owner's funeral
- In a First, Arizona’s Attorney General Sues an Industrial Farm Over Its Water Use
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
- OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora to all customers
- Man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman found in Syria after being freed from prison
- Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
- Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
Ranking
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Aaron Taylor
- How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
- This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' — and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- 'Unimaginable situation': South Korea endures fallout from martial law effort
- Woman fired from Little India massage parlour arrested for smashing store's glass door
- Arctic Tundra Shifts to Source of Climate Pollution, According to New Report Card
Recommendation
John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order
With the Eras Tour over, what does Taylor Swift have up her sleeve next? What we know
Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina Khan
Man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman found in Syria after being freed from prison