What happened to Marquay Collins? TikToker Marquay The Goat's family confirms his passing at 24

Marquay Collins’ mother confirmed on social media the TikToker Marquay The Goat, has passed away at 24. His cause of death was not revealed.

Updated on: Nov 27, 2025, 03:33:25 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Popular TikToker Marquay Collins' fans has passed away at the age of 24 on Wednesday, his family confirmed. His death was first confirmed on Facebook post from his brother. Later, Marquay Collins’ mother also said that Marquay The Goat, has passed away.

Marquay Collins aka marquaythegoat. (marquaythegoat/ Instagram)

The posts were initially unconfirmed. But TMZ later confirmed their veracity, reporting that the TikToker has passed away at the age of 24.

The post from his brother read: "I know a lot have heard and im getting a lot of messages...my baby brother Marquay did pass this morning! Thanks for the love you showered him throughout the years! I can't get to everybody's messages at the moment but i will as soon as im able to. Thanks for the love and prayers!!!""

Here's the viral post:

Nonetheless, the posts have gone viral, leaving fans of the TikToker, who goes by the name 'Marquay The Goat' on social media, concerned.

Who Was Marquay Collins?

Collins, a 24-year-old TikToker from Columbus, Georgia, was known for his comedic sketches, dance videos, lip-syncs, and humorous dubs, some of which gained views and reshares in millions. He has over 6.6 million followers on TikTok.

His breakthrough came with viral videos like "Helicopter Man," which was reposted by both TikTok's official account and MTV.

He was last reported to be living in Los Angeles, California.

Fans Pay Tribute To TikToker

Social media was flooded with tributes for the TikToker.

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"RIP to Marquay. Funny asf on TikTok," one user wrote.

“Damn Marquay passed away …that’s crazyyyyyyyyy,” said another.

“YALL MARQUAY IS DEAD!!!!💔💔,” said one.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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