Current:Home > NewsTikTok content creator Taylor Rousseau Grigg died from rare chronic condition: Report -Quantum Capital Pro
TikTok content creator Taylor Rousseau Grigg died from rare chronic condition: Report
View
Date:2025-04-13 19:43:09
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! (81)
Related
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- West Virginia college plans to offer courses on a former university’s campus
- 50 Cent Producing Netflix Docuseries on Diddy's Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges
- Woman arrested for burglary after entering stranger’s home, preparing dinner
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Court asked to dismiss murder charge against Karen Read in death of her police officer boyfriend
- In dueling speeches, Harris is to make her capitalist pitch while Trump pushes deeper into populism
- Tia Mowry Speaks Out After Sharing She Isn't Close to Twin Sister Tamera Mowry
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Amy Poehler reacts to 'Inside Out 2' being Beyoncé's top movie in 2024
Ranking
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- East Bay native Marcus Semien broken-hearted to see the A's leaving the Oakland Coliseum
- The Lainey Wilson x Wrangler Collab Delivers Grit, Grace & Iconic Country Vibes - Shop the Collection Now
- There's NIL and Pac-12 drama plus an Alabama-Georgia showdown leading the College Football Fix
- 'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
- 1 charged after St. Louis police officer hit and killed responding to crash
- Ellen DeGeneres says she went to therapy amid toxic workplace scandal in final comedy special
- It's Banned Books Week: Most challenged titles and how publishers are pushing back
Recommendation
'Most Whopper
The Masked Singer Reveals That Made Fans' Jaws Drop
Celebrate local flavors with tickets to the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience
Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise
Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
Boy Meets World’s Maitland Ward Shares How Costar Ben Savage Reacted to Her Porn Career
Tearful Julie Chrisley Apologizes to Her Family Before 7-Year Prison Sentence Is Upheld
The Best SKIMS Drops This Month: A Bra That's Better Than A Boob Job, Cozy Sets & More