Canadian TikTok star Megha Thakur dies suddenly at 21 (VIDEOS)
Popular Canadian TikTok creator Megha Thakur has died suddenly at just 21 years old.
Thakur hailed from Brampton, Ontario, and was known by many for promoting self-confidence and body positivity in her TikToks.
Her parents announced the news of her passing in a heart-breaking Instagram post on her account @meghaminnd.
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They said she “unexpectedly passed away” early in the morning on November 24. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Multiple reports say she died in a car crash, however, Daily Hive has not confirmed this. Peel Regional Police have not replied to Daily Hive’s request for comment.
“Megha was a confident and independent young woman. She will be dearly missed,” her parents shared on Tuesday.
“She loved her fans and would have wanted you to know of her passing. At this time, we request your blessings for Megha. Your thoughts and prayers will be with her in her onward journey.”
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The 21-year-old amassed nearly one million followers on TikTok since she posted her first video in November 2019.
Her most viral TikTok with over 10 million views is one of her teaching people how to move their butt after a commenter requested a tutorial.
“It’s not about how big it is, it’s about how big you think it is, so no telling yourself it’s too flat,” she jokes in the video.
“You’re going to tell yourself that you have a dump truck that’s ready to do some damage and watch the magic unfold!”
@meghamind_ Reply to @zahraonupoma89 HOW TO GET YOUR BOOTY TO JIGGLE: be confident and trust the processā¼ļø #confidence #selflove ā¬ original sound – Megha
She started a series showing people how she got the confidence to do things like take photos in public or be overdressed (best dressed) at an event.
@meghamind_ Reply to @stephanie.gomes0 your confidence will SOAR if you stick with meš #confidence #selflove ā¬ original sound – Megha
Thakur was also known for championing South Asian representation.
@meghamind_I love my culture š¤øāāļøš¤øāāļøš¤øāāļøā¬ Tumse Milke Dil Ka X Drake – Aditya Maurya
Fans took to social media to share their condolences.
“She was so young, confident and full of life,” tweeted a fan. “She worked so hard to give other women confidence even when she was going through lows. Life is truly unpredictable.”
Megha Thakur, a young influencer I followed on ig passed away unexpectedly 5 days ago and it really shook me. She was so young, confident and full of life. She worked so hard to give other women confidence even when she was going through lows, life is truly unpredictable
ā anushka? (@anus_kha) November 29, 2022
“This is an extremely sad day for South Asian creators, for beauty creators,” said another fan in a heartfelt TikTok. “I genuinely looked up to her and thought she was such an inspiration.”
@moniicasharma #greenscreenvideo #greenscreen Megha you were so so different and wonderful. There will never be another like you! @Megha My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. Rest In Peace šš» #meghathakur ā¬ original sound – Monica
According to her parents’ Instagram post, a funeral service was held on November 29.
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