Beloved TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth has died at the age of 36 after previously beating colon cancer.
The creator, who had almost 200,000 followers, was known on the platform for reading blind items from the entertainment world, which are gossip stories about celebrities where the names of the people involved are not mentioned.
Her death was shared on LinkedIn by Kyle’s mother, Jacquie Cohen Roth, but she did not reveal her daughter’s cause of death.
“This is not a platform for sharing personal lives, but so many of my connections on this platform go back years and I have a devastating loss to share.
“My daughter Kyle passed away. She touched some of your lives personally and some of your lives through her immense life on another platform.
Kyle had a background in entertainment journalism and rose to fame on TikTok
Her mother announced the news on LinkedIn, although she did not reveal the cause of death
Kyle, a colon cancer survivor, kept much of her health issues private, making her sudden death a shock to many who admired her wit, humor and activism.
“Kyle loved and lived fiercely. Nothing makes sense now and we will understand more in the coming days. Please be kind to each other.”
During her TikTok videos, Kyle weighed in on entertainment news with her signature catchphrase, “Want more? I’ll show you more.’
Kyle had publicly opened up about her health issues in recent years, especially after a battle with colon cancer.
Kyle’s content went beyond entertainment gossip; she also shared insights on mental health awareness, body positivity and self-care, which resonated with a diverse audience including animal lovers, especially when she featured her dog.
Despite her online persona, she managed to live a relatively private personal life, focusing on her career and advocacy while balancing her health issues.
Judging from her family’s messages, it appears that Kyle’s death came as a complete shock, judging by the tone of a message from her sister. Lindsay Roth wrote a tribute on social media.
TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth, known for her celebrity gossip videos, has died at the age of 36, leaving her 200,000 followers to mourn her passing
Kyle was known on the platform for reading blind items from the entertainment world – celebrity gossip stories that don’t name the people involved
Kyle was known for her sharp wit and humorous take on celebrity gossip, which earned her a devoted following of fans who appreciated her candid commentary
“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 yet if anything happened,” Lindsay wrote.
“I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, tabloid activism, sportsmanship and more – she had so many gifts.
“If anyone wants to talk about Kyle, I’m here to talk and share memories. I will also keep you informed of any commemorations as they are planned. I am so sorry for those who are now learning about this loss.
“Any prayers, thoughts, blessings or intentions for the smooth transition of this soul are welcome,” she continued.
Kyle’s content went beyond entertainment gossip; she also shared insights into mental health awareness, body positivity and self-care, which resonated with a diverse audience
Her TikTok videos often featured her dog, whom she affectionately referred to as her “furry co-host,” drawing extra attention from animal lovers
Her family posted photos of Kyle’s childhood as a tribute to her passing
Julia Fox was among the celebrities affected by the loss of the TikTok star, responding to Lindsay Roth’s post by saying, “I know I never met Kyle in real life, but I really felt like I knew her.
“I am so devastated and have been crying since the news leaked on TikTok. I really hope she suffered and I hope she knew how much she touched our lives.
‘She was a ray of sunshine and I will miss her very much.’
Another follower wrote: “This is so devastating because Kyle spent so much time with us on TikTok and became such a big part of our daily lives.
‘Sincere condolences, this is a huge loss. RIP Kyle, you are truly loved.”
“Kyle had a way of making everyone feel like they were her best friend. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. We will all miss her,” another added.