Tanner Martin's Life Story: A Utah Influencer's Battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer

Tanner Martin's Passing and Final Message

• 💔 Tanner Martin, a Utah influencer, has died following his battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
• 🎥 In a pre-recorded video, Tanner announced his death and expressed that he had "a heck of a life."
• 🕊️ The video was created to allow his wife, Shay Wright, time to grieve without the immediate pressure of social media.

Public Journey and Cancer Awareness

• 🗓️ Diagnosed in 2020 at age 25, Tanner and Shay decided to live life to the fullest and publicly share their journey.
• 📚 Their social media platforms educated followers on end-of-life preparations and cancer awareness.
• 🗣️ Tanner described the experience of having his grief witnessed as therapeutic, making him feel less alone.

Celebration of Life and Family

• 🎉 Tanner and Shay held a "red carpet premiere event" of Tanner's life story, a celebration of life living funeral.
• 👶 In May, Tanner was able to witness the birth of their daughter, Amy Lou.

Support for His Family

• 💰 Tanner's final wish was for followers to support the family's GoFundMe to help replace his contribution.
• 🙏 He expressed gratitude for the support and encouraged kindness and assuming good intent in others.
• 💔 Tanner Martin was 30 years old at the time of his passing.