The world of social media mourns the loss of TikTok influencer Taylor Rousseau Grigg, who passed away at the young age of 25. With a following of over 1.4 million on the platform, Taylor’s death on October 4 was due to complications from asthma and Addison’s disease, according to a family representative. A source close to the family also confirmed that a severe asthma attack was the primary cause of her untimely demise.
In the months leading up to her death, Taylor had been candid about her health struggles. She had shared her experiences of pain and suffering in a poignant video on TikTok, expressing her daily struggle for survival. She had said, “I feel like I’m fighting for life every day. When I didn’t necessarily know what was wrong with me, I’d be in bed in pain just wishing to be dead because I just wanted it to end.”
Taylor’s emotional video also revealed her frustration at her physical limitations. She lamented, “I should be in my prime. I should be able to walk to the mailbox or run and those are just things I can’t really do right now.”
Her husband, Cameron Grigg, announced her sudden and unexpected death on Instagram. In a heartfelt post, he expressed his grief and shock, stating, “No one ever expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age.” He praised his wife’s strength and resilience, saying that despite her suffering, she remained a beacon of light and joy to those around her.
Cameron, who married Taylor last year, called her the “most brave and strong woman I know,” and credited her with saving his life and the lives of many others. He also shared that Taylor had chosen to donate her organs, continuing her legacy of helping others even after her death.
In the wake of Taylor’s passing, her family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover the costs associated with her death. Cameron revealed that they were not financially prepared for this sudden loss and did not have insurance. As of Thursday afternoon, the campaign had raised over $51,000 of its $100,000 goal.
Taylor and Cameron’s love story began on social media in 2021. They got engaged in June 2022 and were married in August 2023. Taylor’s final video, posted on September 26, showed her enjoying time with their beloved dog.