Updates on Britney Joy’s death – The Houston TikToker, who died aged 35, is given tributes while his sister shares heartbreaking details
TIKTOK star Britney Joy has died aged 35.
Britney Murphy, known as on TikTok ThatGirlBritneyJoyShe has been identified as one of the victims of a fatal accident in Houston, Texas Monday that also killed her mother.
Social media tributes are mounting for Britney, who has more than 400,000 followers on TikTok and is known for her comedy skits and vlogs.
Britney’s sister Tiffany Smith Cofield told it ABC 13 that the mother and daughter were traveling to a June 19 celebration where Tiffany was present when the tragedy occurred.
“It looked like their car and when I walked up to them everyone said a mother and daughter had died and I knew they had left and I knew the only mother and daughter was my mother and sister would,” said Cofield.
Houston police said Murphy was behind the wheel when a truck hit the car she and her mother were in.
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Britney had over 400,000 TikTok followers
Britney Murphy caught the attention of many on social media with her unique sense of humor, growing from 4,000 to 400,000 TikTok followers in just four months.
ThatGirlBritneyJoy is known for her comedy skits and vlogs, and often directs “Get Ready with Me”-style videos.
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TikToker was driving at the time of the accident
Britney Murphy and her mother Sherie Smith, 60, died in an accident while traveling to Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, for the June 19 celebration.
Houston police said Murphy was behind the wheel when a truck hit the car she and her mother were in.
The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time.
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Britney Joy has died at the age of 35
Popular TikToker Britney Murphy has been identified as the victim of a fatal car accident on Monday that also killed her mother.
Murphy and her mother Sherie Smith, 60, died in an accident while traveling to Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, to celebrate June 19.
