Lil Tay, controversial online influencer and rapper who shot to fame at nine years old has died, her family has confirmed on her official Instagram page. She was 14 years old at the time of her death.

The family shared a statement on Wednesday, adding that her brother also died.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing,” reads a statement shared to Tay’s Instagram account on Wednesday. “We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain. This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock. Her brother’s passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief.”

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The spokesperson asked for “privacy” during this time of grief. Both Claire and her brother’s deaths “are still under investigation,” according to the post.

Who was Lil Tay?

The influencer, whose real name was Claire Hope, rose to fame in 2018. She first went viral back in 2017. Her back-and-forth conversation with YouTube personality RiceGum that year made headlines. Later, Tay’s online saga grew to also include Bhad Bhabie and Woah Vicky.

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She appeared for a Good Morning America interview in 2018. Tay, at the time responded to speculation that she was being compelled or coached to make viral content by family members. “I run my own Instagram,” She said, referring to herself as “the youngest flexer,” said at the time.

Lil Tay had over 220,000 subscribers on YouTube and her videos amassed millions of views. Her most recent videos received 1.6 million and 2.6 million views.

Internet star Woah Vicky posted a tribute on her Instagram for Lil Tay. Sharing a photo of the two together, she captioned the post: “RIP Lil Tay.”

It never concerned Tay’s parents that their daughter was posting about her money and regularly on social media and using expletives. Tay’s mother stated in an interview with Good Morning America that she supported anything her daughter decided to do and that she would let her follow her dreams.