Overview
- Musgogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan told People that Collins was pronounced dead at 6:20 a.m. on Nov. 26 at his residence.
- Bryan said Collins was in a Nov. 7 auto accident in Atlanta, was treated and released, and later reported headaches, neck, shoulder and spine pain, as well as shortness of breath.
- Local reporting cited officials saying emergency crews were dispatched for breathing problems and could not revive him, with the cause still under investigation.
- Bryan said the case is classified as undetermined and that Collins’ body will be sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in Decatur for an autopsy.
- Collins, known online as “Marquay the Goat” to nearly 7 million followers, posted a final comedic TikTok on Nov. 25 as tributes from fans and family continued to pour in.