Utah influencer Tanner Martin announces his own death with terminal cancer
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US influencer Tanner Martin announces his own death in emotional video, dies at 30.
Influencer Tanner Martin announces own death on Instagram..
Tanner Martin was diagnosed with cancer in 2020
He has shared his journey with followers online
A GoFundMe for his wife, daughter has raised over $580K..
Social media influencer shares a final message to his followers after passing away from cancer.
Social media influencer shares a final message to his followers after passing away from cancer.
Utah father Tanner Martin has sadly passed away from colon cancer.
Martin survived long enough to meet his daughter, AmyLou, who was born last month.
Martin and his wife, Shay,… pic.twitter.com/1mYYywjLnX
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 25, 2025
Utah father Tanner Martin has sadly passed away from colon cancer. Martin survived long enough to meet his daughter, AmyLou, who was born last month.
Martin and his wife, Shay, started documenting his journey after he was diagnosed with cancer in November 2020, at the age of 25. Back in March, Martin discussed the difficulty of knowing he wouldn’t be able to watch his daughter grow up.
Tanner Martin, 30, inspired nearly half a million followers with his colon cancer journey. Just weeks after welcoming his baby girl, he passed away, announcing his death with humor in a touching video. Fans rally to support his family, raising nearly $500,000. pic.twitter.com/PGe892doRu
— Nyra Kraal (@NyraKraal) June 26, 2025
“The hardest thing about having a kid right now is knowing the chance I won’t see them grow up,” he said. “And I know that’s the risk you take, having a kid when you have cancer, but I was just always excited to be a dad.” Rest in Peace, Tanner.
Tanner Martin, a 30-year-old social media influencer from Utah, passed away following a five-year battle with colon cancer. In a deeply moving gesture, Martin announced his death in a pre-recorded video, which was shared on his Instagram account on June 25, just over a month after welcoming his first child, a daughter, with wife Shay Wright.
Speaking directly to the camera, Martin began the video by saying, “Hey, it’s me, Tanner. If you’re watching this, I am dead.” The video, now widely shared on social media, has left followers emotional and inspired by his strength and grace in the face of terminal illness.
“Death is a new adventure.” 🙏
Tanner Martin(30), social-media influencer pre-recorded his farewell video, shared June 25, just 41 days after his daughter AmyLou was born. pic.twitter.com/6ftbpRzHoP
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Martin also took time to thank his fans, many of whom have supported him since he was diagnosed in 2020. He also asked fans to find ways to support his wife and daughter.
“Thank you for all that you did for me while I was here. And all the support and love that you showed me and my little family. I would ask at this time if you could continue to offer prayers and stuff for my sweetheart, Shay, and my baby girl, Jiaozi [AmyLou].”
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones.
Rest in peace 💔😭