Tanner Martin: Influencer Announces Own Death in Pre-recorded Video, Shares Last Wish
- Social media influencer Tanner Martin announced his own death through a video shared on Instagram
- In the emotional video posted on June 25, Tanner confirmed his death and thanked fans for their love and support
- In another video pre-recorded before his demise, Tanner shared his last wishes, especially for his one-month-old daughter
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When death comes, it is usually announced by the bereaved. Rarely do the departed get the chance to share news of their passing.
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However, social media influencer Tanner Martin did just that, announcing his own death in a video that was beautiful, humorous, and deeply sorrowful.
Tanner from Utah, United States of America, had seen death coming after a five-year battle with colon cancer.
In a pre-recorded video shared on an Instagram account he ran with his wife, Shay Martin, the 30-year-old informed their followers that he had passed on.
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He explained that he wanted to make it easier for Shay to grieve, giving her space away from social media and sparing her the pain of delivering the difficult news to their followers herself.
“Hey, it’s me, Tanner. If you’re watching this, I am dead. I decided to make this video announcing my death because I saw someone do this a year or so ago, and I thought it was a good opportunity to get all your thoughts out and also be thoughtful about what your spouse or your partner may need,” he said in the clip shared on 25 June.
In the video, Tanner thanked their fans for unwavering support throughout his life and especially during the cancer battle. He asked them to continue supporting Shay and their daughter, AmyLou, affectionately known as Jiaozi, who was born on May 15.
“I would ask if you could continue to offer prayers and support for my sweetheart, Shay and my baby girl Jiaozi. We should have most of our finances covered, but Shay can let you know if she needs anything,” he added.
Tanner Martin’s hope for the afterlife
Tanner expressed that he had lived a full and joyful life, and he looked forward to what might come next.
He said he hoped to reunite with loved ones he had lost, including Shay’s grandfather, his biological father, and his uncle, and to have deep conversations with them.
“Hopefully, I believe there’s something after this, and I’m excited to meet those people. Hopefully, we’re hanging out now, making fun of all you nerds. Death is scary, but it’s also a new adventure and I’m a little bit excited about it,” he said.
He closed his message with a heartfelt goodbye:
“I love you guys. Thank you for making my last years on earth beautiful. Be kind to each other, see the good intent in others, and you’ll live a happy life. Love you. See you.”
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What was Tanner Martin’s last wish?
Following the announcement video, a second clip was shared, this time showing Tanner in a far more fragile state.
Unlike the first, where he appeared strong and animated, the second video showed him looking frail, on oxygen, and speaking with a hoarse voice.
He recorded the video while sitting on a couch, with his beloved daughter beside him. In it, Tanner made his final request and wish.
“I just wanted to ask you guys to help me raise Jiaozi. We’re going to start a GoFundMe to help replace what I would have provided. My income, babysitting, her schooling, wedding, and all the things I would have done with Shay if I were still alive,” he said.
Tanner added that even prayers for his daughter would mean the world to him, and he ended by thanking everyone who had shown their love and support.
TikTok star announces own death in pre-recorded video
In similar news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a TikTok star announced her own death in a pre-recorded video, leaving her fans heartbroken.
Bella Bradford had been battling terminal cancer and decided to create a video saying goodbye to her fans and followers before she passed away on 15 October, 2024.
She said filming videos gave her a sense of purpose in her final months and allowed her to connect with a caring community.
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