TikTok Star 'Queenzzielocthevoice' Cause Of Death Revealed

TikTok Star Queenzzielocthevoice Cause Of Death Revealed

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By Afouda Bamidele on February 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM EST

Beloved TikTok star Queenzzielocthevoice, real name Teresa Smith, has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer.

According to the social media personality's daughter, Yolundria Rooks, Smith peacefully passed away on Wednesday at her home in Stockton, California, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

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TikTok Queenzzielocthevoice Dies After Cancer Battle 

Smith, known for her viral rendition of Billie Eilish's “What Was I Made For?” was battling ovarian cancer, which had unfortunately spread to her lungs. Rooks claimed that her mother, who had been experiencing significant pain, did not disclose her cancer diagnosis to her family until November 2023, when she was hospitalized and unwell. 

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Rooks revealed that the coroner retrieved her mother's body.  Now, her family wishes to have the online star’s remains flown back to Macon, Georgia, to be laid to rest next to her son Josiah. Rooks has since started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to cover the expenses for the funeral.

Smith’s daughter penned in the GoFundMe bio:

“It is with a heavy heart to announce that my mother The Icon, The Diva, Miss Teresa Smith also known as 'Queenzzielocthevoice' has suddenly passed away. Teresa has been loved by millions of family, friends and followers.”

She added that as the eldest child, it had become her responsibility to look after “all my younger siblings so anything that is donated beyond the funeral cost and expenses will be invested in them, their needs, and their future." 

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"I have to prepare and get ready to send my Queen home, I just want to thank all those who loved my mom and all of her followers for supporting her," Rooks concluded.

At the time of this wiritng, the GoFundMe page titled has raised nearly $6k of its $15k target from 428 donations.

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Tributes Have Been Pouring In For Smith Via Her Last TikTok Post

In the wake of Smith’s death, her final post began gaining more traction from fans. The TikTok clip, which was uploaded nearly a week ago, featured a  Valentine’s Day theme with balloons, flowers, and a big card that came with the inscription, “I wanted to get a valentine big enough to hold."

While it is unclear what year she received the gesture, Smith's voice is heard in the background, saying, "He got me a card. And then he turned around and got me some roses. And the roses was like $60. Oh my God, Debbie Lily got me some roses."

After sharing that she was not with the gifter anymore because she does not "date people from California," the social media superstar flipped the camera on her face to explain "I really wasn't thinking he was gonna buy me anything. Ain't nobody was. I'm not with nobody."

The comments section was overflowing with remarks from the late singer's fans as they conveyed their sadness at her death. 

"Rest in peace beautiful angel thank you for all the laughs 💔🤍," one TikTok user commented, as another declared, "Thank you so much for everything queenzzielocthevoice i always admired you, rest in peace💕."

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A third supporter posted, "Thank you for making me laugh daily. Rest in peace angel❤️," a fourth stated, "Omg rest in peace my beautiful sis you will be missed," and a fifth proclaimed, "You came into this world loved and you left this world loved even more, you will always live on my love i hope you are at peace and serenity 🤍."

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Similarly, a sixth fan stressed, "She was sooooo realllllll we ain't deserve her 💓💓💓💓," and a seventh affirmed, "We will miss you. You beautiful loveable queen <3 ty for the laughs and ty for being an icon."

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