A 21-year-old TikTok star has tragically died, just days after telling followers she had weeks, maybe even days, left to live.

Dominique McShain's death was confirmed by PEOPLE on Wednesday (April 23), a year after the New Zealand-based content creator revealed she had been diagnosed with incurable colorectal cancer.

The exact date of her passing has not been disclosed.

The TikToker first made headlines in May 2024, shortly after she was diagnosed.

Then, a third-year psychology student, she was forced to abandon university plans and instead used her growing social media presence to raise awareness about colon cancer in young people.

“I was, until two weeks ago, a third-year psychology student, and I wanted to do clinical psychology eventually. And that would take another five years to study for,” she explained in her first video, which has since racked up more than 5.5 million views.

“Basically, I stopped work and uni because I have such severe cancer, and the treatment is so intense," she added.

The warning signs McShain initially dismissed included dizzy spells and blood in her stool, symptoms she would later highlight to educate others.

Earlier this month, on April 6, McShain posted what she said would be her final update.

“I want to be direct with you all: this will be my final update on my cancer journey until I have passed away,” she wrote. “I've recently been given a prognosis about 5 days ago of only a few days to a few weeks to live.”

She explained that her liver was “failing rapidly to the point of jaundice,” which caused her cancer to spread and made it impossible to continue with the chemotherapy she had been undergoing for seven months.

“At this point, I've transitioned into end-of-life care, focusing on pain relief and managing side effects, with so much time spent both in the hospital and hospice facilities,” she shared.

Despite the devastating news, her words were full of gratitude and peace. “My life may be short, but I genuinely think I've squeezed every bit out of it,” she wrote.

“I won the lottery with a family that loves me unconditionally, friends who would 10000% donate a liver to me or do anything they could (and probably argue over who gets to do it), and the sweetest husband, Sean, who's been my rock through everything - before and after my diagnosis," she added.

McShain and Sean Suson got engaged in May 2024, on her 21st birthday, months after her diagnosis, and were married that July. She later described their wedding as “the most special day ever".

“Of course, there are so many key adult moments I won’t get to experience, things I won’t get to be or have, and that’s something I’ve had to come to terms with,” she continued. “The grief of what I’m missing out on is no longer overwhelming, though. Recently, I’ve found a sense of acceptance.”

She ended the post by imagining what peace might look like for her: “Recently, I’ve been picturing Heaven often - a place where I’ll finally be free from the pain that’s been with me for so long. I imagine myself without the constant suffering, no longer needing medication just to survive the day.

"I’ll be able to run, to breathe, to feel whole... Though it will hurt to leave you all behind, please know that I will finally be out of pain, and I will be at peace," she said, concluding: “Please never forget I will always love you all so much and I will be forever grateful for the role each of you have played in my life."

McShain's fundraiser, originally set up to help cover treatments and travel costs, will now go toward her hospice care.

McShain's impact extends beyond her audience. By documenting the unfiltered realities of her diagnosis and speaking openly about symptoms, she helped shed light on a rising health crisis.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer rates in people under 50 have been increasing by 2.4% annually from 2012 to 2021.

In 2020 alone, over 1.9 million new colon cancer cases were recorded globally, with more than 930,000 deaths, per the National Library of Medicine.

Australia, New Zealand, and Europe currently have the highest incidence rates, and by the end of 2025, more than 107,000 new US cases are expected.

“I wanted to make a difference somehow and leave something behind and hopefully help people,” Dominique once said. And she did - more than she ever imagined.

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Following the tragic passing of TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth, her cause of death has now been revealed.

Kyle, who amassed 195,000 followers on TikTok, was known for her catchphrase: "You want more? I'll give you more," which she used to introduce her videos.

The star passed away aged 36 in April, with the tragic news announced by her sister, Lindsay Roth, on Instagram.

Lindsay shared a heartfelt post alongside a photo of Kyle holding her dog by the sea.

"My sister Kyle Marisa passed away last week. As a family, we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life," Lindsay wrote.

She added: "We don’t know what happened yet. I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism, and more - she had so many gifts. If anyone wants to connect about Kyle, I'm here to talk and share memories."

Lindsay also assured Kyle's followers that she would keep them informed about any planned memorials, saying: "I am so sorry to those learning about this loss right now. Any prayers, thoughts, blessings, or intentions for this soul’s smooth transition are welcomed."

Kyle’s mother, Jacquie Cohen Roth, also paid tribute to her daughter on LinkedIn, where she expressed her sadness.

"This is not a platform for personal life shares but so many of my connections on this platform go back years, and I have a devastating loss to share," Jacquie wrote.

"My daughter Kyle has passed away. She touched some of your lives personally and some of your lives via her immense life on another platform. Kyle loved and lived fiercely. Nothing makes sense now and we’ll understand more in the next few days."

She concluded her post with a plea: "Be kind to one another, please."

Toxicology reports revealed that there were no traces of alcohol in Kyle's system at the time of her death.

However, she did test positive for Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine commonly known as Benadryl, as reported by TMZ.

Ultimately, it was declared that Kyle died from natural causes, according to an autopsy report released four months after her death.

The popular content creator was found to have had an irregular heartbeat caused by scarring on her heart, a condition known as cardiac arrhythmia due to myocardial fibrosis.

The outpouring of tributes from friends, fans, and celebrities was overwhelming.

Julia Fox, star of Uncut Gems, commented: "I know I never met Kyle in real life, but I really felt like I knew her. I’m so devastated and have been crying ever since the news leaked on TikTok.

"I really hope she [didn't] suffer and I hope she knew how much she touched our lives. She was a ray of sunshine and I will miss her deeply."

Our thoughts continue to be with Kyle's loved ones.

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Kyle Marisa Roth, a TikTok star known for sharing controversial blind items about celebrities, has died at the age of 36, her family has confirmed.

The content creator, who had 195,000 followers on TikTok was known for beginning her videos with the catchphrase: "You want more? I'll give you more."

The social media star had shared her last post on TikTok on April 8, addressing Tom Sandoval and JoJo Siwa's appearance on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test together.

Her sister, Lindsay Roth, confirmed the tragic news of her death on Instagram, telling fans that Kyle had died last week.

Sharing a sweet snap of Kyle cradling her dog by the sea, Lindsay wrote: "My sister Kyle Marisa passed away last week. As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life.

"We don’t know happened yet. I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism and more - she had so many gifts. if anyone wants to connect about Kyle, im here to talk and share memories.

"I will also keep you in the loop on any memorials as they are planned. I am so sorry to those learning about this loss right now. Any prayers thoughts blessings or intentions for this souls smooth transition are welcomed."

Kyle's mom, Jacquie Cohen Roth, also shared a tribute on LinkedIn, writing: "This is not a platform for personal life shares but so many of my connections on this platform go back years and I have a devastating loss to share.

"My daughter Kyle has passed away. She touched some of your lives personally and some of your lives via her immense life on another platform.

"Kyle loved and lived fiercely. Nothing makes sense now and we’ll understand more in the next few days."

She finished her post by writing: "Be kind to one another please."

The pair's posts were flooded with tributes, with Uncut Gems star Julia Fox writing: "I know I never met Kyle in real life, but I really felt like I knew her.

"I’m so devastated and have been crying ever since the news leaked on TikTok. I really hope she [didn't] suffer and I hope she knew how much she touched our lives. She was a ray of sunshine and I will miss her deeply."

Watch Kyle's last TikTok below: 

Country star Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie Xo also commented on Kyle's last TikTok to say: "I’m so sad," along with a crying emoji.

Our thoughts remain with Kyle's family, friends, and fans at this devastating time.

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A TikTok star who documented her journey after being diagnosed with lymphoma has sadly died.

Stacey Pentland, a 37-year-old mother of four who amassed an impressive following of 200,000 on TikTok, passed away on November 18, it was announced in a video posted on her account.

Set to Christina Perri's track 'Remember Me', the video features a black and white photo of the content creator with red text announcing her tragic passing.

The text reads: "It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that our beautiful Stacey passed away this afternoon at 20 to 2. Can I ask that you respect the family's privacy at this difficult time?"

Since it was posted on November 17, the heartbreaking post has accumulated more than 955,000 views, 103,000 likes, and nearly 41,000 comments at the time of writing.

Needless to say, Stacey's fans have been left devastated by the news and have taken to the comments to lament the loss of a doting mother.

Alongside a rose emoji, one fan wrote: "Aww those little videos each day with be sadly missed. No more pain, anxiety & suffering for the beautiful woman I never met but felt like I knew. [sic]"

Another wrote: "I hope she wasnt frightened at the end I know she kept saying she was n had bad anxiety someone I'll never forgt u made a inprint on my heart. [sic]"

A third penned: "I can't find the words to say how absolutely heartbroken, I think this has left a lot of people here on this app. You are no longer in pain. You are and always will be an incredible human being. Stacey's family if you are reading this, I am so so sorry!"

A final fan wrote: "Anyone else absolutely crying [their] eyes out I didn't personally [know] Stacey but adored here [RIP] what [an] angel heaven has gained xx we all love you xxx."

Our thoughts are with Stacey's friends and family at this difficult time.

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TikTok star Harrison Gilks who rose to fame with his "bucket list" videos has sadly passed away aged 18 after posting a heartbreaking final video.

The content creator was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in November 2020 which is usually pediatric cancer that impacts the soft tissue, per CBC News.

The TikTok star underwent months of chemotherapy treatment after doctors found a tumor near his prostate and a spot on his lung.

In February 2022, Harrison and his family went on vacation to celebrate his showing signs of remission, but sadly the cancer returned a few months later and in June of that year he broke the news that his diagnosis was terminal.

Following his heartbreaking diagnosis, Harrison launched his "bucket list" videos where he attempted to travel as much as he could with the time he had remaining.

The TikTok star met many of his hockey heroes and even sat on the bench with them during a game, and saw sights such as the Rocky Mountains.

His final video came on March 21. Harrison lay in his hospital bed and told his followers that he believed he didn't have much time left, and that he wished there was something that could save him.

He revealed that he was having difficulty breathing as the tumors had caused one of his lungs to fill with fluid. "I love you guys. Thank you for all the support throughout everything," Harrison said. "Bucket list series done."

His death was announced 10 days later with his obituary reading, via the New York Post: "He was determined not to let cancer get in his way. But after nearly two and a half years of a hard-fought battle, knowing he did as much as he could, knowing he was loved and strong, he said goodbye."

Fans flocked to the comments of his final video to offer their condolences and to pay tribute to the star who had inspired them even when he faced great adversity.

"65 yr old guy in New Zealand here. Your strength inspiress me. Your fortitude comforts me. And your bravery in all adversary humbles me [sic]," one comment read.

A second person added: "[I have] been following you since you posted last June, You are truly inspiring man, I will think about you as an example in my life forever. Thank you brother."

"Harrison your attitude has changed my life forever. Thanks to you I dropped all my addictions right after I first saw this video a week ago. Thank you," a third penned.

Our thoughts are with Harrison's loved ones and fans at this time.

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