TikTok Star Marquay Collins' Cause of Death Revealed Months After Passing at 24

The social media influencer died from an enlarged heart, according to official confirmation.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:27am

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TikTok star Marquay Collins, known online as 'Maquay the Goat,' has had his cause of death officially confirmed months after passing away at the age of 24. According to the Muscogee County Coroner, Collins died from natural causes due to an enlarged heart. The social media influencer had millions of followers on TikTok and was involved in a car accident in Atlanta just weeks before his death.

Why it matters

The revelation of Marquay Collins' cause of death provides closure for his family, friends, and millions of online followers who were shocked by the sudden loss of the young social media star. It also highlights the importance of heart health awareness, especially among younger individuals with large public platforms.

The details

Marquay Collins was pronounced dead at his residence on November 26, 2025 at 6:20 a.m. local time. Prior to his death, he had been involved in a car accident in Atlanta on November 7 and was treated at a hospital before being released the same day. After returning home, Collins reportedly experienced ongoing symptoms including headaches, neck, shoulder, and spine pain, as well as shortness of breath and headaches.

  • Marquay Collins passed away on November 26, 2025.
  • He was involved in a car accident in Atlanta on November 7, 2025.

The players

Marquay Collins

A 24-year-old TikTok star known online as 'Maquay the Goat' who had millions of followers on the platform.

Sonja Collins

Marquay Collins' mother, who shared an emotional Facebook post announcing his death.

Elzie Collins

Marquay Collins' father.

Buddy Bryan

The Muscogee County Coroner who confirmed Marquay Collins' cause of death as an enlarged heart.

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What they’re saying

“My heart is broken My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with me.”

— Sonja Collins, Marquay Collins' mother

“He was the sweetest person he didn't have a mean bone in his body. I needed him longer than God allowed me to have him. He spoiled me and his Dad, Elzie, he always said because we spoiled him. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, enjoy the rest of your day.”

— Sonja Collins, Marquay Collins' mother

The takeaway

Marquay Collins' untimely passing at just 24 years old serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of heart health awareness, especially among young people with large public platforms. His family's grief and the outpouring of support from his millions of online followers underscores the profound impact he had on his community.