Lil Tay's sudden death was announced on Instagram a few days ago. However, the influencer who was believed dead is apparently alive. Did she fake her own death?
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00:00 Lil Tay's alleged death caused worldwide concern.
00:04 The 14-year-old influencer and her 21-year-old brother were reported to have died.
00:10 Now Lil Tay herself has come forward.
00:13 On Wednesday, Lil Tay's Instagram profile published a post announcing the death of the
00:18 influencer.
00:19 Supposedly, the parents had written the post.
00:23 However, as there was no proof of their daughter's death, the post was deleted.
00:28 Now allegedly Lil Tay has contacted TMZ herself.
00:32 "I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I am completely
00:37 heartbroken and struggling to find the right words."
00:39 "It has been a very traumatizing 24 hours," she says.
00:45 So how did this horrible fake death report come about?
00:48 My Instagram account was used by a third party to spread shocking misinformation and rumors
00:53 about me to the point that even my name was false.
00:57 My legal name is Tay Tien, not Claire Hope, the Canadian continues her statement.
01:03 The 14-year-old had to clean up the mess, while many worried calls started pouring in.
01:07 "All day yesterday I was bombarded with endless, heartbreaking and tearful calls from loved
01:12 ones as I tried to sort out this mess," Lil Tay tells TMZ.
01:17 Immediately after the false report, Tay's father was questioned by journalists but would
01:21 not confirm or deny the rumors.
01:24 But Lil Tay's statements also raise doubts.
01:28 Her former manager Harry Sang is not convinced by her story.
01:32 After learning of Lil Tay's claim about her welfare, I am relieved that she is safe.
01:37 However, I believe that the reported hacking incident may not have happened, he tells Daily
01:42 Mail.
01:44 This entire case is confusing to say the least.
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