TIKTOK star Kyle Marisa Roth has died, her family announced Monday afternoon.
“My sister Kyle Marisa passed away last week. as a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life, we don’t know happened yet,” the star’s sister Lindsay wrote on Instagram.
“I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism, and more – she had so many gifts. if anyone wants to connect about Kyle, I’m here to talk and share memories.
“I will also keep you in the loop on any memorials as they are planned. I am so sorry to those learning about this loss right now. Any prayers thoughts blessings or intentions for this soul’s smooth transition are welcomed.”
Fans have rushed to social media to pay tribute to the TikToker, who was known for her controversial videos about celebrity gossip, after learning the sad news.
“Rip Kyle Marisa Roth, she’ll be missed,” one fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Kyle’s cause of death is unknown at this time.
Follow our Kyle Marisa Roth death blog for news and updates…
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Jennifer Lopez controversy, continued
Kyle told Forbes that the copyright issue caused her account to get banned which impacted her income.
“J Lo has cost me more than 4 figures of income just for March 2024,” she told the publication.
Forbes also interviewed another creator named Quint Roper-Sirvent who experienced a similar issue.
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Jennifer Lopez controversy
Kyle was featured in a Forbes article about the controversy surrounding Jennifer Lopez on TikTok.
She said that her account had been banned due to copyright issues when she included clips of Lopez’s film, The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
“J Lo’s narcissism single-handedly crushed the main portion of my small business,” Kyle said.
“I didn’t even have the opportunity to download or save 4 years worth of my content that had been viewed over a billion times and accumulated over 50 million likes.”
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Kyle featured on Molly McPherson’s podcast
Kyle was featured on Molly McPherson’s podcast, Indestructible PR. Molly posted a tribute for Kyle yesterday and shared that the episode had one of her highest ratings.
The two discussed the importance of Blind Items, celebrity PR relationships, and the public relations strategies of some of the biggest stars.
“The world of public relations – be it for celebrities, sports leagues, or brands – is a lot murkier and more nuanced than it may seem,” read the episode’s description.
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Kyle helped raise money for Maui
Kyle Marisa Roth raised awareness for multiple causes on her platform, including the wildfire devastation in Maui, Hawaii.
“The best way to support these victims is through direct aid,” she said in a video posted to Instagram.
Kyle had a Google Document linked in her Instagram bio with information on donations to families impacted by the wildfire.
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Kyle paid tribute to WCK members
Kyle paid tribute to the seven aid workers who were killed in an Israeli military strike while on a World Central Kitchen mission.
She posted photos of the seven aid workers on her Instagram account just a week ago calling them, “REAL LIFE SUPER HEROES.”
Kyle often advocated for causes on her social media accounts in addition to discussing celebrity gossip.
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Kyle was featured in a GQ article
Kyle Marisa Roth was featured in a GQ article on gossip blinds and TikTok.
The piece discussed the impact of blind items and how social media influencers have used them to make content
GQ called Kyle a “self-confessed gossip activist'” and described her content, “Accounts like Roth’s…decipher the codes so we don’t have to.”
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‘Give her her flowers’
After urging Klyle’s followers to stop speculating about her death, Mr. Williams added that they should, “Give her her flowers.”
“Give her her tribute and let the family grieve.”
TikTokers agreed with Mr. Williams’ message with one commenting, “Her family has been very transparent and kind. They don’t have to be. All of the love and light to her family.”
“Bless you for saying this! too many people aren’t familiar with boundaries! and ur so kind about setting them!” another added.
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Mr. Williams sends message on TikTok
Mr. Williams, a TikTok influencer who discusses his time as a teacher, has posted a video in memory of Kyle.
Mr. Williams told her followers, “We can be sad today. We can grieve today. We can mourn the loss of her, and just because we had a connection with her does not mean that we are entitled to information of what happened to her and why she passed away.”
He went on to say that people need to stop speculating on what happened to her.
“It’s ok to post videos giving tribute to her, talking about how much her content meant to you, but you are not entitled to personal information about her life.”
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About TikTok influencer Kyle Marisa Roth
Kyle Marisa Roth was a TikTok influencer known for posting blind items and celebrity gossip on the platform.
She was popular for reading blind items about celebrities and starting each video with her trademark, “You want more? I’ll give you more.”
On April 15, 2024, Kyle’s sister, Lindsay, revealed on Instagram that the TikTok star had passed away the week prior.
The caption on the post reads, “As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life.”
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Tributes flood in
A Reddit user said, “I can’t believe it. She was on my FYP everyday. Such a void now. May she rest in peace.”
Another user on the site said, “Rip Baby, you were a bright light and brought so much fun to us!”
Many followers flooded Kyle’s Instagram comments with thoughts and prayers.
One of her followers said, “I’m so saddened to hear the news. may you rest in peace our lovely Kyle.”
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Cause of death still unknown
While exact details of her passing are sparse at the moment, Kyle was a survivor of colon cancer – something she was open about online.
However, it’s not yet known what role, if any, her previous health issues had in her sudden passing.
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Kyle was looking forward to podcast event
Kyle shared a video for a live event at the Miracle Theatre in Washington DC.
The event starred hosts of the popular podcast, Beyond the Blinds. Kyle was featured in an episode of the show on December 12, 2023.
She said that she couldn’t wait for the event on May 3 even though she was a “reclusive introvert.”
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Cousin says Kyle ‘left too soon’
Kyle Marisa Roth’s cousin, Laura Feibelman, has shared an Instagram post remembering the TikToker.
“Cousin @thekylemarisa_ left too soon,” Laura captioned a picture of the two laughing together.
“Full of life, likely the most passionate person I will ever know.
“Grateful to have visited her across state lines the past few years & she came out to one of my shows when we took this.
“She is dearly missed by many,” she concluded.
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Heartbreaking last post
Kyle posted a photo of her grandmother to Instagram a week ago with the caption, “I need to find the original, my Nana in NYC, 1940s.
Followers and fans have written comments honoring Kyle, with one writing, “Rest in peace to our favourite ‘you want more, i’ll give you more.’ loved you always.”
“Kyle, I would stay stuck on your page watching video after video. I’m in absolute disbelief. May you find peace and may your voice be heard,” another wrote.
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Sister announced death
Kyle Marisa’s sister announced the star’s death on her Instagram this morning informing fans of the sad news.
She wrote:
“My sister Kyle Marisa passed away last week. as a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life. we don’t know happened yet.
“I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism and more – she had so many gifts. if anyone wants to connect about Kyle, im here to talk and share memories.
“I will also keep you in the loop on any memorials as they are planned. i am so sorry to those learning about this loss right now.
“Any prayers thoughts blessings or intentions for this souls smooth transition are welcomed.”
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Fans share reactions to Kyle Marisa Roth’s death
Kyle Marisa Roth’s fans have been shocked by the TikToker’s death.
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Fans flood JLo’s comments
Kyle Marisa Roth, known for her controversial takes on celebrity gossip, claimed before her death that popstar Jennifer Lopez had Kyle’s TikTok account taken down for copyright issues after Kyle posted clips of JLo’s new movie.
JLo’s comments on Instagram are now flooded with fans paying tribute to Kyle.
“Kyle Marisa Roth will always be a queen,” one Instagram user commented on a video of JLo dancing.
“Rip Kyle Marisa Roth,” another wrote.
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‘She had so many plans’
Kyle’s friend Molly McPherson was overcome with emotion in a tribute video as she spoke about Kyle’s hopes for the future.
“We had so many plans,” Molly said.
“She had so many plans.”
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Kyle’s friend reveals she reached out, part two
Molly McPherson shared that she reached out to Kyle begging for a response just a day before her death was announced.
“And I didn’t want to say it publicly, but I mean, I desperately wanted to know what was going on,” Molly said in a video speaking about Kyle’s death.
“I just wrote her late last night, ‘Please write me back.'”
“I’m devastated,” she added.
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Kyle’s friend reveals she reached out, part one
TikTok star Molly McPherson said that she reached out to Kyle Marisa Roth after not hearing back from her.
Molly revealed that that TikTok users were asking her for information about Kyle as worries started to rise when the TikToker hadn’t posted for about a week before her death was announced.
“Maybe she didn’t speak to you, her content didn’t speak to you,” Molly said through tears.
“But it spoke to a lot of people and I know this.
“How many people wrote to me over the last few days?” Molly continued.
“How many people were desperate for information about her? Desperate.”
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Kyle remembered as an ‘amazing person’
TikTok star Molly McPherson broke down in tears as she remembered Kyle Marisa Roth as an “amazing person” in a video eulogizing her.
“I loved this person,” Molly said through tears.
“I loved her. I loved her energy. I loved her vulnerability, her honesty.
“She did not have an easy life. She didn’t.”
Molly went on to say she doesn’t know how to process the news of Kyle’s death.
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Molly McPherson ‘couldn’t get a hold’ of Kyle Marisa Roth
TikTok PR expert Molly McPherson revealed that she and Kyle had been planning to collaborate on something soon – but Molly hadn’t been able to get a hold of Kyle lately.
“We were collaborating on something and I haven’t been able to reach her,” Molly said.
“And I’ve been trying like crazy these last few days to reach her.”
Molly went on to say that Kyle was smart and had used blind gossip as a “strategic tool” to build her brand and to build a following that trusted her.
“Anyone who said they didn’t respect her but might respect me, that shouldn’t be true,” Molly said.
“Because what Kyle did was no different than what I do – it’s just we have different clients. That’s it.”
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TikTok star says Kyle was ‘brilliant’
“Kyle was amazing,” Molly McPherson continued.
“I know some people dismissed – you know, you dismiss creators because they’re on this app and they might be silly and trite, you know, whatever.”
She went on to say, “Kyle was someone who was… she was such an energy, okay? She had boundless energy.
“And yes, she talked about blind gossip, things that people might look down on, but you know what? Kyle was brilliant. She was.”
Molly went on to say that Kyle was “smart” and a “prep school kid.”
She revealed that the two connected because Kyle was a D1 athlete and Molly’s kids had a similar path as her.
“I loved her.”
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Molly McPherson speaks about her relationship with Kyle
The TikTok star continued to speak about her relationship with Kyle Marisa Roth.
“Yeah, we were mutuals on TikTok – but we were friends,” Molly McPherson said.
“I mean, we are. We are. We were friends. We were texting friends.
“We worked together. My number one podcast listening downloads was with Kyle.
“She and I collaborated together.”