Popular TikTok and Instagram influencer Emilie Kiser is mourning the heartbreaking death of her three-year-old son, Trigg, who drowned in a backyard swimming pool.
The tragic incident occurred in Chandler, Arizona, on Monday, May 12. According to local police, Trigg was found unresponsive in a private pool and was first taken to a nearby hospital before being airlifted to a children’s hospital in Phoenix. Despite critical efforts to save him, he passed away on Sunday, May 18.
The Chandler Police Department confirmed the boy’s death and expressed condolences to the family. In a statement to KBTX News, the department said further details would not be released until the investigation concludes.
Emilie Kiser, who has over 3.1 million TikTok followers and 1.2 million on Instagram, gained fame for sharing relatable family content and parenting moments. Fans grew concerned last week when she suddenly stopped posting online.
Supporters have flooded her comment sections with messages of love, empathy, and prayers, as the influencer has not yet made a public statement.
Just weeks before the tragedy, Kiser welcomed her second son, Theodore, and celebrated the joy of becoming a family of four.
The devastating loss of Trigg has deeply shaken her fanbase, who continue to send words of comfort and solidarity.
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