Tanner Martin, a 30-year-old Utah-based content creator known for sharing his cancer journey online, died on June 25, 2025, following a five-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. His death came just 41 days after the birth of his first child, daughter AmyLou, with wife Shay Martin.
A pre-recorded farewell video, posted by his wife, confirmed his passing. In it, Martin said, “If you’re watching this, I am dead,” and reflected on his life with gratitude. He also said he hoped the video would support his wife through the grieving process and encouraged viewers to “hug someone you love.”
Martin was first diagnosed in November 2020 at the age of 25. He became widely followed on social media for his honest and emotional documentation of life with terminal illness, treatment setbacks, and family milestones. In 2023, he shared that his cancer had become incurable and that he had been given two to five years to live.
Tanner and Shay had shared their fertility challenges publicly, including an IVF journey that led to AmyLou’s birth in May 2025. Tanner met his daughter in the hospital and filmed a message to her for future moments, such as her wedding day.
He had no life insurance, so a GoFundMe campaign, requested by him before his death, has raised substantial support for his family.
Martin is remembered for his resilience, warmth, and openness, which inspired a large online community.
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