GONE TOO SOON
Cooper Noriega dead at 19: TikTok star ‘found unconscious in mall parking lot’ after sharing eerie final post
TIKTOK star Cooper Noriega has been "found unconscious" after sharing an eerie post about dying young.
The video creator was identified in a mall parking lot outside of Los Angeles after a passerby called 911 on Thursday.
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Sources told that although paramedics quickly arrived on the scene, they were unable to revive Cooper, 19.
The young star was not in a vehicle when authorities found him, and there were no signs of trauma on his body.
An insider has told the outlet that an autopsy will be performed and that no foul play has been suspected.
Just hours before his death, Cooper posted a video of himself on looking solemn with the caption: ";Who else b thinking they gon d!€ young af."
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SOCIAL MEDIA STAR
The video creator has a whopping 1.77 million followers on the platform and also hosts a large following on Instagram.
Last week, he guest-starred on Barstool's BFFs: Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards & Bri Chickenfry podcast.
STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION
Cooper had previously discussed mental health on his social media platforms, and in a recent post, announced that he had created a Discord group on the topic.
The TikTok star invited fans to join and talk about their own issues.
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The young creator said he struggled with addiction for a decade since he was just 9-years-old.
"I would like to use the influence I’ve been given to create a space built on spreading awareness and normalizing talking about mental illness.”
The teen also expressed his goal to open a "rehab" with "trusted" staff members to help others who were experiencing similar struggles.
On Instagram, Noriega wrote that being around negative people while fighting addiction can hinder progress.
He hoped setting up the Discord would give people a place they could go to talk without feeling judged.
“Discord is meant to bring us all together and create a safe space where people can vent and help others through their tough times.”
FRIEND LOST
After his guest appearance on June 1, the BFFs Podcast shared their condolences for Cooper.
The outlet was one of the first to report his death.
Alongside a black and white photo of the TikTok star, the podcast wrote on Twitter: "Devastating news. RIP Cooper Noriega. Life is fragile. Enjoy every minute."
Cooper's cause of death is still under investigation by the .
He would have turned 20 in just a few weeks on June 28.
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On January 10, 2021, the teen shared with fans he had been "clean" for 90 days after a near-fatal overdose.
Cooper wrote on Twitter at the time: "90 days clean!! its been hard but so much beauty during this process, its also crazy that 4 months ago i was at such a low point, I had a deadly overdose/suicide attempt on fent, when I stopped breathing and was rushed to the ER, luckily someone found me before it was to late:)."
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