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Influencer Tanner Martin Passes, $500K Raised for Family

6/26/2025

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Influencer Tanner Martin, 30, shared the heartbreaking news of his passing from stage four colon cancer in a touching Instagram video, just weeks after welcoming his daughter. With profound gratitude for his life, he urged fans to rally behind his wife Shay and their newborn, leading to an outpouring of support that raised over $500,000 through GoFundMe.

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Influencer Tanner Martin, 30, shared the heartbreaking news of his passing from stage four colon cancer in a touching Instagram video, just weeks after welcoming his daughter. With profound gratitude for his life, he urged fans to rally behind his wife Shay and their newborn, leading to an outpouring of support that raised over $500,000 through GoFundMe.