Tayta Games, whose real name was La'tayvia Deshay Ransom, died from colon cancer on September 17, 2025, at the age of 21, just days before her 22nd birthday. She had been diagnosed with colon cancer the previous year, and the disease had spread to her liver by the time of her death. Tayta publicly documented her cancer battle and chemotherapy journey on her social media, including YouTube. Despite undergoing treatment, she struggled with side effects like peripheral neuropathy, and ultimately, the cancer progressed fatally. Her death deeply affected her family, friends, and fans, who remembered her for her comedic gaming content and vibrant personality.