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Tanner Martin Dies After Five-Year Cancer Fight Weeks After Daughter’s Birth

Before his passing, the influencer recorded a farewell video requesting donations to secure his family’s future

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Overview

  • Martin entered hospice care on June 21 to manage pain and died four days later on June 25 at age 30
  • In a pre-recorded Instagram message, he announced his own death and asked followers to support a GoFundMe fund for his wife and newborn daughter
  • The GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $276,000 to cover expenses such as childcare, education and living costs for baby AmyLou
  • Martin and wife Shay Wright welcomed their daughter, AmyLou, on May 15 after conceiving through IVF due to his terminal cancer diagnosis
  • Diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at 25, Martin spent five years sharing his journey and building a supportive online community before his death