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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
YouTuber Tanner Martin announces his own death before passing away: ‘If you're watching this, I am dead'
Tanner Martin, a Utah-based YouTuber, recently passed away at 30. The news of his demise was shared in a pre-recorded farewell video, posted on Wednesday by his wife, Shay Martin, on Instagram. In the video, Tanner announced his own death due to his long battle with colon cancer. 'Hey, it's me, Tanner. If you are watching this, I am dead,' he said in the emotional video. He shared that he recorded the message before his final moments so his wife wouldn't have to bear the burden of announcing his passing while grieving. Tanner and Shay gained over five lakh followers over the years, with Tanner sharing his cancer journey. Reflecting on his life, he said with a smile, 'I had a heck of a life. Life was awesome. I really enjoyed it while I was here.' His demise came just weeks after the birth of his daughter, AmyLou. Expressing his love for his family, he urged his followers to pray for his little daughter. 'Please pray for Wright and our little baby girl,' he said. He also shared his beliefs on afterlife. 'I'm excited to see them not in pain and just happy. Death is scary, but it's also like a new adventure, you know… hopefully it's good,' he said. Sharing the video, Shay wrote, 'May the force be with you from our angel force ghost. see the next video for his wish.' Watch here: A post shared by Shay Martin (@tannerandshay) In another pre-recorded video, Tanner revealed that he did not have life insurance. As his final wish, he requested his followers to support his family by contributing to a GoFundMe campaign set up for his wife and daughter. 'If you feel like helping out, it would mean the world to us,' he said. A post shared by Shay Martin (@tannerandshay) Several social media users extended condolences, with one saying, 'He is seriously so special. Even at the end his positivity and good attitude just radiate.' Another user commented, 'A man who, even in his final moments, wasn't thinking of himself—but only of his wife and daughter. That kind of selfless love is the mark of a truly beautiful soul.'
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Tanner Martin? US influencer with colon cancer who announced his own death in video
Tanner Martin, a well-known Utah-based content creator, known for sharing his journey with stage four colon cancer, died at age 30. He addressed his Instagram followers in a pre-recorded emotional video posted on June 25 to the joint account he shared with his wife, Shay Wright. He expressed gratitude to supporters, describing 'life was awesome'. Tanner Martin was a former call centre employee who received a huge online following by publicly stating and showing his cancer journey, reports said. The GoFundMe called Martin as 'a loving husband, a proud father, and a beautiful soul who touched the lives of so many with his courage and humor, even in the face of terminal illness.' Martin turned to social media to document the highs and lows of his journey through treatment, recovery, and ultimately, becoming a father, after being diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer five years ago. With his treatment showing positive results, he and Shay made the decision to start a family in 2023. Their daughter AmyLou was born on 15 May this year. Tragically, Martin's health deteriorated rapidly shortly after that. Despite enduring significant physical suffering, Martin's honesty, humour, and courage resonated with people around the world. He stayed hopeful, funny, and inspiring until the very end. 'I had a heck of a life. I decided to make this video announcing my death because I saw someone did that, like, a year or so ago, and I think it's a good opportunity to get all your thoughts out," he said. 'But you guys, life was awesome. I really enjoyed it while I was here. Hopefully, I believe there's something after this. I'm excited to meet those people, and hopefully we're hanging out now and making fun of all you nerds," Martin added. Martin was seen draped in blankets, and sat beside his newborn daughter in a separate video. He joked, "for the price of a McChicken you could fund my AmyLou's legacy fund." His fans were dejected after the video. "I am so glad Tanner was able to meet AmyLou and have Father's Day with her," one of the users remarked. "Oh tanner... I'm so glad he did this for you Shay it's beautiful. Sending prayers to you and your little girl. Heaven just gained the best angel. Love you," another stated.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Influencer Tanner Martin dead at 30 of colon cancer — this was his first symptom
Utah-based influencer Tanner Martin, who died this week of colon cancer at the age of 30, said his five-year battle began with a single symptom. Martin was diagnosed with the disease, which occurs when cells in the colon grow out of control, in 2020 at the age of 25. While colon cancer is traditionally linked to older adults, diagnoses among younger people have skyrocketed in recent years. Oncologists have suggested that the concerning rise in youth cases and deaths could be due to obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, the Western diet, excess sugar consumption and environmental factors such as pollutants in the air, soil and water. The exact causes are still unclear. Martin's first symptom was a mild but persistent stomachache that began in 2020. He said that the pain was not debilitating but made him feel unwell. Gastrointestinal medical oncologist Benny Johnson notes that some 15% of colon cancer patients report abdominal pain, described as an 'intermittent crampy feeling.' Martin then began experiencing severe constipation. Though colon cancer can sometimes be asymptomatic, a change in bowel habits or stool — as well as rectal bleeding or weight loss — are among the classic symptoms. Experts maintain that constipation now and then isn't a cause for concern, but if you're normally regular — and then you're stopped up for weeks or months at a time — that's not normal and could be a sign that cancer is obstructing your bowels. 'If you notice persistent diarrhea, constipation or a change in the shape, size, consistency or frequency of your stool, don't simply brush it off as stress or diet changes,' Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a colorectal surgeon based in South Carolina and medical adviser to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, previously told The Post. Also, watch for fatigue. A low red blood cell count, known as anemia, is present in 30% to 75% of colorectal cancer patients and can contribute to feelings of exhaustion. Despite Martin's telltale symptoms, his initial bloodwork was normal, and it took six months for a specialist to recommend him for a colonoscopy. Because of the rise in younger cases, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines in 2021 to lower the recommended age to start screening from 50 to 45 for adults at average risk. By the time Martin underwent the procedure, doctors discovered that the cancer had spread from his colon to his liver. He was given a Stage 4 terminal diagnosis. According to the Washington Post, young people like Martin, who are of Native American descent, have the highest rate of colorectal cancer of any racial and ethnic group. Despite his grim prognosis, Martin finished college and found a job, but the fatigue from his treatments and the toll of several surgeries made it impossible for him to work. He began documenting his cancer journey on TikTok and Instagram, where his candor and optimism made him a viral sensation. Martin and his wife, Shay, also started the nonprofit Rebels Against Cancer. Martin, who had always dreamed of being a father, banked his sperm shortly after his diagnosis, as infertility is a common side effect of chemotherapy. In 2024, in light of what appeared to be an effective treatment for Martin, he and Shay decided to start a family. However, by 2025, Martin's condition had taken a turn for the worse, spreading to his lymph nodes, and he was uncertain whether he would live long enough to meet his daughter. He and Shay welcomed AmyLou last month. Martin announced his untimely passing in a prerecorded video shared by Shay on Wednesday. He wanted to record a 'lighthearted' video ahead of his death so Shay could upload it and focus on grieving. Martin, who did not have life insurance, also recorded a separate video in which he shared that his dying wish was for fans to donate to his widow and newborn daughter through a GoFundMe fundraiser, 'to help replace what I would be there for.' 'For less than the price of a hot and spicy McChicken (Tanner's words…LOL), you can give them a future Tanner only wished he could stay to provide,' the page said. The fundraiser has collected over $500,000 so far.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Influencer Tanner Martin dead at 30 of colon cancer — this was his first symptom
Utah-based influencer Tanner Martin, who died this week of colon cancer at the age of 30, said his five-year battle began with a single symptom. Martin was diagnosed with the disease, which occurs when cells in the colon grow out of control, in 2020 at the age of 25. While colon cancer is traditionally linked to older adults, diagnoses among younger people have skyrocketed in recent years. 4 Tanner Martin was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020 at the age of 25. The Washington Post via Getty Images Oncologists have suggested that the concerning rise in youth cases and deaths could be due to obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, the Western diet, excess sugar consumption and environmental factors such as pollutants in the air, soil and water. The exact causes are still unclear. Martin's first symptom was a mild but persistent stomachache that began in 2020. He said that the pain was not debilitating but made him feel unwell. Gastrointestinal medical oncologist Benny Johnson notes that some 15% of colon cancer patients report abdominal pain, described as an 'intermittent crampy feeling.' Martin then began experiencing severe constipation. 4 Though colorectal cancer can sometimes be asymptomatic, a change in bowel habits or caliber of stool — as well as rectal bleeding or weight loss — are among the most common symptoms. M+Isolation+Photo – Though colon cancer can sometimes be asymptomatic, a change in bowel habits or stool — as well as rectal bleeding or weight loss — are among the classic symptoms. Experts maintain that constipation now and then isn't a cause for concern, but if you're normally regular — and then you're stopped up for weeks or months at a time — that's not normal and could be a sign that cancer is obstructing your bowels. 'If you notice persistent diarrhea, constipation or a change in the shape, size, consistency or frequency of your stool, don't simply brush it off as stress or diet changes,' Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a colorectal surgeon based in South Carolina and medical adviser to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, previously told The Post. Also watch for fatigue. A low red blood cell count, known as anemia, is present in 30% to 75% of colorectal cancer patients and can contribute to feelings of exhaustion. Despite Martin's telltale symptoms, his initial bloodwork was normal, and it took six months for a specialist to recommend him for a colonoscopy. 4 Despite Martin's telltale symptoms, his bloodwork was normal, and it took six months for a specialist to recommend him for a colonoscopy. Instagram / tannerandshay Because of the rise in younger cases, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines in 2021 to lower the recommended age to start screening from 50 to 45 for adults at average risk. By the time Martin underwent the procedure, doctors discovered that the cancer had spread from his colon to his liver. He was given a Stage 4 terminal diagnosis. According to the Washington Post, young people like Martin, who are of Native American descent, have the highest rate of colorectal cancer of any racial and ethnic group. Despite his grim prognosis, Martin finished college and found a job, but the fatigue from his treatments and the toll of five surgeries made it impossible for him to work. He began documenting his cancer journey on TikTok and Instagram, where his candor and optimism made him a viral sensation. 4 In 2024, in light of what appeared to be an effective treatment, Martin and Shay decided to start a family. The Washington Post via Getty Images Martin and his wife, Shay, also started the nonprofit Rebels Against Cancer. Martin, who had always dreamed of being a father, banked his sperm shortly after his diagnosis, as infertility is a common side effect of chemotherapy. In 2024, in light of what appeared to be an effective treatment for Martin, he and Shay decided to start a family. However, by 2025, Martin's condition had taken a turn for the worse, spreading to his lymph nodes, and he was uncertain whether he would live long enough to meet his daughter. He and Shay welcomed Amy Lou on May 15. Martin announced his untimely passing in a prerecorded video shared by Shay on Wednesday. He wanted to record a 'lighthearted' video ahead of his death so Shay could upload it and focus on grieving. Martin, who did not have life insurance, also recorded a separate video in which he shared that his dying wish was for fans to donate to his widow and newborn daughter through a GoFundMe fundraiser, 'to help replace what I would be there for.' 'For less than the price of a hot and spicy McChicken (Tanner's words…LOL), you can give them a future Tanner only wished he could stay to provide,' the page said. The fundraiser has raised over $500,000 so far.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who was Tanner Martin? Utah influencer who died from colon cancer aged 30
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) UTAH influencer Tanner Martin has died after a battle with colon cancer. After five years fighting the illness, Martin shared the news of his death in a pre-recorded video, which was posted to social media on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Martin shared his life with his wife, Shay, to over 450,000 followers on Instagram Credit: Instagram/tannerandshay In the video, Martin said: 'Hey, it's me, Tanner, if you're watching this, I am dead. 'I had a heck of a life," he added. "I decided to make this video announcing my death because I saw someone did that, like, a year or so ago, and I think it's a good opportunity to get all your thoughts out and also you can be thoughtful about what your partner or spouse might need and she probably needs some time to grieve.' In the video, the 30-year-old thanked his followers with whom he had been so candid and honest over the years, sharing so many aspects of his life. Who was Tanner Martin? Martin was born on December 22, 1994, and is a Utah-based content creator. Since he started making content with his wife Shay, the influencers built a community of over 450,000 supportive followers on Instagram as of June 2025. 4 The couple had been married for six years Credit: Instagram/tannerandshay They also documented their life and struggles with fighting the illness to more than 580,000 followers on TikTok and in a regular blog written by Shay. Tanner is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and has noted that this faith is the source of his strength during his illness. How did Tanner Martin die? After noticing regular stomach aches in 2020, it took six months for a doctor to realize this could be a symptom and recommended a colonoscopy. At the age of just 25 years old, days after Shay and Tanner's second wedding anniversary, Martin was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in November 2020 and since then documented his journey online until his death. Between November 2020 and October 2024, Tanner had to endure more than 50 rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and six major surgeries, according to People. 4 Tanner pre-recorded a videos to his followers announcing he had died Credit: Instagram He shared with his followers the whole journey of his illness, including a video which was pre-recorded, sharing with his followers that he had died. Who is Tanner Martin's wife Shay and how many kids do they have? As part of their journey fighting colon cancer, the couple have shared details about their relationship and experiences starting a family. Shay and Tanner tied the knot in 2018 and formed their joint social media pages together. They have one daughter together called AmyLou, who was born just 41 days before Tanner died. Despite only being married for six years, the couple made use of every moment, renewing their vows in Ireland and travelling to Mexico and Italy. 4 They shared everything with their followers, from illness, dealing with grief and IVF Credit: Instagram/tannerandshay In May the couple also hosted a living funeral for Tanner, it featured a red carpet and was held at a movie theatre so that those saying goodbye could watch a film about his life. Shay revealed to their followers that Tanner wanted to be a father, and so she opened up about her experience of IVF. She revealed that they experienced many hurdles, including sepsis and implications of Tanner's cancer treatment. However, finally, the couple shared pictures from a photo shoot in November 2024, announcing that they were expecting a baby. In the video, the couple were holding newspapers which read: "Breaking News. Baby on the Way!" Tanner witnessed the birth of their first child AmyLou on May 15. After his death, Shay shared one more video with Tanner's last wish. He asked his followers to donate to his GoFundMe to raise money for his family and provide them security.
