In a tragic turn of events, popular TikToker ThatGirlBritneyJoy lost her life in a car accident at the age of 35. The micro-vlogger passed away in Houston, Texas, alongside her mother, Sherie Smith, who was also in the car crash. ThatGirlBritneyJoy, whose original name was Britney Murphy, was best known for her relatable skits and vlogs on TikTok.
The news of ThatGirlBritneyJoy’s untimely death has left friends, family, and fans in shock as they mourn the loss of a vibrant social media personality. Let’s look at all the details surrounding the accident, the ongoing investigation, a GoFundMe campaign initiated to support the victims’ funeral expenses, and ThatGirlBritneyJoy’s TikTok fame.
ThatGirlBritneyJoy’s accident and investigation
The TikToker and her mother were on their way to celebrate Juneteenth at Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas. This was when the accident unfolded, and Britney Murphy and Sherie Smith both lost their lives in the fatal car crash.
Reports suggest that their vehicle was struck by a truck, with Murphy behind the wheel. Houston police are currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the collision. As of now, no charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
ThatGirlBritneyJoy’s last TikTok video was called “POV: You forgot it’s Juneteenth. No work today!” In the video, she gets ready for work before realizing it’s a holiday. The comments section of this particular video is filled with condolences from fans.
ThatGirlBritneyJoy’s life and TikTok fame
ThatGirlBritneyJoy had an infectious sense of humor which contributed to her success on TikTok. In just four months, her follower count skyrocketed from 4,000 to over 400,000, all thanks to her relatable content.
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The TikToker delighted fans with her Get Ready With Me (GRWM) videos. It captured the daily routine of an ordinary working adult as they pushed through the early hours of the morning. Britney clearly resonated with her viewers as she cemented her social media personality.
Friends, Family, and Social Media Tributes
The news of ThatGirlBritneyJoy and her mother’s tragic deaths in the car accident came as a complete shock, especially to Tiffany Smith Cofield. Speaking to a news channel, Tiffany said she saw her mom and sister leave together for the Juneteenth celebration.
RIP thatgirlbritneyjoy. Life really be crazy 🥺
— Kheumani (@Kheumani) June 21, 2023
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On her way, she noticed there was an accident, and when people were talking about the victims as ‘mother and daughter,’ it left her stunned.
Not me finding out that THATGIRLBRITNEYJOY from TikTok just passed away. I was tuned in watching her GRWM for her 9-5 videos. It’s crazy how life could just be cut short so instantly 💔
— hot girl dee. (@_deejadeee) June 21, 2023
Thatgirlbritneyjoy and her mother unfortunately passed away in a car accident yesterday. Her sister needs help laying them to rest, the link to donate is underneath this tweet. pic.twitter.com/lKr0YxftQw
— BabyGhoul♡ 🇵🇸 (@BabiedGhoul) June 20, 2023
Fans have expressed their shock on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter. ThatGirlBritneyJoy’s TikTok comments sections are all filled with tributes and condolences.
GoFundMe campaign for ThatGirlBritneyJoy
Sherie Smith’s other daughter and Britney’s sister Tiffany Smith Cofield has set up a crowdfunding campaign in the victims’ names. This would allow the public to support their family with unexpected funeral expenses and more.
The campaign has already raised over $61,000 of its $70,000 target. The fund will help Britney’s sister prepare for a memorial service for the TikToker and her mother. In the description, Tiffany blames the death on a reckless driver, implying it was the truck that hit them.
We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Britney Murphy and Sherie Smith. May they rest in peace.
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