What happened to Megha Thakur? Tributes pour in as TikTok star dies unexpectedly at 21

Popular TikTok star Megha Thakur passed away at 21 on November 24, 2022. Her parents disclosed the news two days ago on her Instagram account. The post featured a picture of her alongside the date of her funeral.

Megha’s parents described her as a confident and independent individual. They requested the blessing of her fans since she had always loved them. The caption stated:

According to the Instagram post, Thakur’s funeral was held on November 29, 2022. The circumstances leading to her demise remain unknown, but there have been reports circulating online about her reportedly passing away in a car accident.

Netizens pay tribute on Twitter

Megha Thakur gained recognition for her frequent appearances on TikTok. Through her prominence on social media, she was able to build a huge fanbase that fervently expressed its grief on Twitter following her demise:

Megha Thakur was famous for her TikTok videos

Born on July 17, 2001, Megha Thakur was a native of Indore, India. She became popular as a social media personality in a short span of time and accrued several followers on different platforms.

Thakur finished her graduation from Mayfield Secondary School and joined Western University in 2019. She made her TikTok debut the same year, with her first video receiving around 3,000 likes and 60,000 views. Her videos mostly included references to popular personalities like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid.

Megha tried her luck in modeling and walked the ramp at the CAISA Fashion Show in 2019. She was a part of Elite Model Management for six months the following year. Megha later went viral for speaking about self-confidence and body positivity.

Among her several videos on TikTok, one received around 10 million views. It featured her giving a guide on how to dance. Her words in the video were also loved by her followers, which stated:

Megha Thakur was also active on Instagram with around 101,000 followers. These posts featured her in different backgrounds, sharing powerful messages and riveting insights.

Thakur was a social media star but detailed information about her personal life is currently unavailable. She is survived by her parents and other family members.

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