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YouTuber Tayta Games Dies at 21 After Colon Cancer Battle

Her father announced the death, saying the cancer had spread to her liver, prompting tributes across social media.

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Tayta Games was diagnosed with colon cancer and later said she was receiving chemotherapy.

Overview

  • La'tayvia Deshay Ransom, known as Tayta Games, died on Sept. 17, according to a Facebook post from her father, Elton Dirt Ransom.
  • She was a gaming creator known for comedic reactions to titles like Minecraft and Dress to Impress, building over a million followers across platforms and about 433,000 YouTube subscribers.
  • Ransom disclosed a colon cancer diagnosis in 2024 and later told viewers she was receiving chemotherapy.
  • Five months ago she told fans she had paused posting due to chemotherapy side effects, citing peripheral neuropathy.
  • Her final TikTok was posted on Aug. 21, and remembrances from family, friends and fans have since filled social media, including a tribute from her twin brother.