TikTok Star Marquay 'The Goat' Collins Died from Enlarged Heart, Medical Examiner Confirms
The cause of death for beloved TikTok personality Marquay "The Goat" Collins has been officially revealed four months after his tragic passing at the young age of 24. According to a medical examiner's report obtained by TMZ on Friday, the social media star died due to an enlarged heart, with the manner of death ruled as natural.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Tragic Loss
Collins passed away on November 26, 2025, following a severe car accident that occurred just weeks prior to his death. After being hospitalized following the crash, he returned home the same day and began experiencing concerning symptoms including pain in his neck, shoulders, and spine. His brother informed the coroner's office that Collins had also reported experiencing shortness of breath and headaches in the period following the accident.
It was previously speculated that his death might have been related to the car accident, but the medical examiner's findings have clarified that the underlying cause was an enlarged heart, medically known as cardiomegaly.
Family's Heartbreaking Tribute and Public Announcement
Late last year, Collins's mother Sonja Collins confirmed his death through an emotional Instagram post, describing her son as "the sweetest person" in a heartbreaking tribute that reached her 1.2 million followers. "My heart is broken. My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with me," she wrote alongside a photograph of them together.
She continued with poignant words about her son's character: "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." Sonja went on to describe how selfless her son was, thanking her followers for their support during this difficult time.
Collins's Social Media Career and Personal Background
The social media personality had amassed an impressive following of 7.1 million on TikTok and over 500,000 on Instagram, where he frequently posted content including:
- Food reviews and culinary content
- Sports car videos and automotive content
- Comedic sketches featuring dancing and dubbing
- Collaborative content with his parents, Elzie and Sonja Collins, including prank videos
Beyond his social media presence, Collins was a student at Georgia State University, having previously graduated from Shaw High School and Dimon Elementary School. An online obituary described him as someone who "lived his life with passion and ambition" and was "full of excitement about the future, always eager to share his plans and adventures."
Final Social Media Activity and Fan Reactions
Collins's final TikTok post, uploaded just days before his passing, was a humorous video about needing to apply lotion to his feet. The post was subsequently flooded with messages from heartbroken fans mourning his sudden loss.
One fan wrote: "He posted 16 hours ago and now gone. Life can change in a split second. Rip young man." Another commented: "Brotha why they saying you gone..." while others expressed their grief with messages like "R.I.P. Marquay. You will be missed."
Collins began his social media journey as a teenager on TikTok back in March 2019, building his substantial following over six years through his engaging personality and diverse content creation. His sudden passing has left a significant void in the social media community and among his devoted followers worldwide.
