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Lil Tay's 24 hour death drama: Here's what happened that night
Teen influencer Lil Tay's now deleted Instagram post claimed she is dead, 24 hrs later she said account was hacked
Fans of Lil Tay witnessed a 24 hours of a rollercoaster ride of emotions after an Instagram post on her account claimed she is dead. Later the teen sensation came out to confirm that she is alive and her Instagram account was hacked.
So what happened on the night when the story was reported leaving fans devastated.
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An Instagram post on Lil Tay's account claimed she was dead. It read -
'With heavy hearts, we are sharing the tragic and unexpected news of the sudden loss of our cherished Claire. Words cannot convey the depth of the pain we are experiencing. This unforeseen outcome has left us in a state of shock," stated a message posted on her Instagram account this Wednesday.
The exact date and cause of the untimely demise of the young star, known by her real name Claire Eileen Qi Hope were not disclosed.
In addition, the Instagram statement revealed the unfortunate passing of the influencer's brother. The statement expressed, "The passing of her brother compounds our grief in ways beyond imagination."
"During this period of profound sorrow, we respectfully request privacy as we navigate through this overwhelming loss. The circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are currently under investigation," concluded the post.
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In 2018, Lil Tay gained widespread attention through a series of videos showcasing her proudly displaying stacks of money from luxurious cars and offering tours of lavish homes. She proudly embraced the title of the ‘youngest flexer,’ amassing over 3 million followers on Instagram prior to her passing.
'I suppose people find it amusing because I'm just 9 years old and yet I've achieved so much,' she remarked during a May 2018 interview on ‘Good Morning America.’ 'I'm the youngest flexer out there. I have the freedom to pursue whatever I desire. If others doubt me, it's of no concern to me.'
Worried over the mystery surrounding her sudden passing away fans were wondering, ‘why post this on the internet when ur child hasn’t been on the internet for 5+ years you are one of parent.’ an Instgram users commented on the post.
Another reader asked, ‘how did a little girl and her older brother die at the same time that makes no sense.’
24 hours later she came out to claim her account was hacked which led to the confusion.
