TikToker Taylor Rousseau Grigg has died at the age of 25

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Taylor Rousseau Grigg has died at the age of 25, according to an Instagram post from her husband.

On Saturday, October 5, Cameron Grigg confirmed that his wife's death was “sudden and unexpected,” but did not reveal the cause of death. “No one ever expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartbreak, especially at our age,” his post began, which included several pictures of the couple together.

“Over the past year, Taylor has endured more pain and suffering than most people endure in a lifetime. And yet she was still such a light and always brought joy to everyone around her.”

He described the TikToker as “courageous” and “strong” despite the “circumstances she faced” and that she relied on her faith to overcome her difficulties.

Grigg noted that his wife's body was still in the hospital being prepared for organ donation.

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“I know she saved my life and many others out there. Her earthly body is still here and we are controlled by machines to keep her organs usable for donation,” his post continued. “More than anything, Taylor wants to know that she continues to save lives even after she is gone from this world. And even though her earthly body has failed her, her memory and her life will carry on forever.”

While the TikToker's husband mentioned that no explanation was needed or owed to her fans, Taylor wants to “let everyone know that she is more than fine” and “she is no longer in pain.”

The lengthy caption ended with Grigg explaining that “they're not okay financially” because Taylor was in and out of the hospital all the time and they don't have insurance.

​​”Taylor has been in and out of the hospital since we got married, which has affected our financial situation, so we don't have insurance,” he wrote. “…I love you all. Taylor loves you all. Thank you for all the support and kind words during this time,” he concluded, linking to the GoFundMe page.

“It is with our deepest condolences that we note the passing of Taylor, who has now spread her wings. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her,” the GoFundMe page description reads.

“We would appreciate everyone’s respect and privacy for our family during this time. Her social media family has been a huge blessing in her life and we can't thank you all enough for the love and support you have shown her. We are working on hosting a fundraiser in Taylor's honor as she would love for everyone who loved her to celebrate her life. Further details will follow shortly. To help the family cover the costs, we have started a GoFundMe.”

The TikToker previously opened up about her health on her page, saying in a video posted on August 8 that she was “fighting for her life.”

“I feel like I'm fighting for life every day. When I didn't necessarily know what was wrong with me, I would lay in bed in pain and just wish I was dead because I just wanted it to stop, and I don't necessarily feel that way now,” she said.

She also burst into tears because she felt like she was too young to endure the level of pain she had to live with. “It just sucks because I’m 24 years old,” she said. “I should be in my prime. I should be able to walk to the mailbox or run, but those are things I can’t really do right now.”

Taylor explained why she didn't reveal her exact diagnosis at this time, but noted that keeping her health issues secret “leaves room for people to make suggestions and tell me what to do.”

“In the past, I found myself doing things because people on the internet told me that’s how I had to be Awayor I have to do this or I have to do that. I just finished it,” she said.

Taylor had 1.4 million followers on TikTok at the time of her death. According to a TikTok she posted on September 9, her death comes a few weeks after she celebrated her 25th birthday. The video, titled “Spend my birthday with me,” showed Taylor and Cameron having brunch together and taking a trip to Destination.