A statement on viral child star Lil Tay's Instagram page appeared to announce her death, shocking many who were wondering what happened. The statement also revealed the death of Lil Tay's 21-year-old brother, Jason Tian.
While many were left with questions about Lil Tay and her brother's death, Lil Tay's former manager, Harry Tsang, adds to the confusion. Tsang told The Daily Beast that he has been in contact with Lil Tay's family after the announcement.
Tsang stated, "I have been in communication with individuals who have an intimate understanding of the family’s situation. Given the complexities of the current circumstances, I am at a point where I cannot definitively confirm or dismiss the legitimacy of the statement issued by the family."
Lil Tay's father, Christopher Hope, also spoke to Business Insider, telling them, "Yeah, you have the right person, but I don’t have any comment right now. I’m not able to give you any comment right now. I’m sorry — I can’t."
Source: The Daily Beast
