TikTok sensation from California, Cooper Noriega, known for his lip-sync videos and comedy skits, has died at the age of 19. The public figure was found dead in a Burbank parking lot on Thursday. His cause of death remains unknown. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner has requested for “more investigation” into the matter. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPrior to his death on Thursday, the teenager had posted a video on TikTok to his 1.7 million followers. In an uncanny coincidence, the caption read:“Who else b thinking they gon die young af.”Four days before his passing, Noriega had also announced on social media that he wanted to create a Discord server where people could discuss mental health. In a TikTok video, he said:“If you're really into getting your emotions out, or whatever, come join. I created [the server] because of how much I love you guys and how much I struggle with it myself. I would like to use the influence I've been given to create a space built on spreading awareness and normalizing talking about mental illness.”News of Noriega’s death was made public by Barstool Sports’ BFFs podcast, who shared a black and white photo of him on social media. Noriega had appeared on the show on June 1.Things to know about Cooper Noriega View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe California-native blew up on the internet in the spring of 2019. He was best known for his comedy-skits and lip-syncing videos. He also had his own YouTube channel and was fond of modelling.The social media star was passionate about mental health and also planned to create a clothing line based on the same. In March 2021, he revealed that his creation, The 28 Club, was going to be a positive fashion community. He added:“It’s a fashion line revolved around hope instead of fear and that’s kind of the culture we want to have around it.”The rising star had also shared in the past that his “goal” was to:“eventually open a rehab where people aren’t traumatized at the end of their recovery and where the staff members are [trustworthy] people.”Along with having over a million followers on TikTok, he had amassed 47,000 followers on Instagram. He had also collaborated with musicians Jxdn and Nessa Barrett in the past.Tributes pour in for Cooper NoriegaFollowing the influencer’s untimely death, devoted fans took to social media platforms to pay tribute to the young star. Several netizens were shocked by the tragic news. A few tweets read:sevryn@sevrynRest In Peace Cooper, a light in the life of anyone you came across. I love you always brother. May God be with the Noriega family and Cooper’s loved ones. 🕊🏼88961Rest In Peace Cooper, a light in the life of anyone you came across. I love you always brother. May God be with the Noriega family and Cooper’s loved ones. ❤️🕊🙏🏼s ✰@livsbckeri don't really keep up with tik tokers but seeing that cooper noriega passed away is shocking.10529833i don't really keep up with tik tokers but seeing that cooper noriega passed away is shocking.julia@juliabriannaxocooper noriega, you will forever be loved and missed sweet, sweet boy. fly high 🕊4010451cooper noriega, you will forever be loved and missed sweet, sweet boy. fly high 💔🕊 https://t.co/HTHp1DkQgZa levels era🦁@MINTERSTYLESrip cooper noriega, one of the most open influencers about mental health and genuinely one of the most devastating things i've heard, a soul gone too soon🕊44669rip cooper noriega, one of the most open influencers about mental health and genuinely one of the most devastating things i've heard, a soul gone too soon🕊Rest in peace cooper Noriega 🕊️🖤@bellhuddyI have so much to say and at the same time I can't say anything.cooper Noriega you will be the most beautiful star in our sky, we will never forget youthank you for being an amazing friend to jaden We love you so much, I hope you are at peace wherever you are.2445201I have so much to say and at the same time I can't say anything.cooper Noriega you will be the most beautiful star in our sky, we will never forget youthank you for being an amazing friend to jaden We love you so much, I hope you are at peace wherever you are. https://t.co/xDwt9SlJ9jVânia@vvaniasofiaaI will always love you.An incredible person.You will always be remembered.So young...19 years old.Rest in peace Cooper Noriega.🕊️🤍54163I will always love you.An incredible person.You will always be remembered.So young...19 years old.Rest in peace Cooper Noriega.🕊️🤍 https://t.co/ACP3iEcWjzpadilhaa✨⃝⃒⃤✨🍂@itsmariae_pFrom this day to forever, Tell Me About Tomorrow got sadder and officially became an anthem. Rest in peace Coop 🖤🕊Jaden will tell you about tomorrow when he sees you again... We love you Cooper Noriega.4ever.Thanks buddy, for everything.87391From this day to forever, Tell Me About Tomorrow got sadder and officially became an anthem. Rest in peace Coop 🖤🕊Jaden will tell you about tomorrow when he sees you again...✨ We love you Cooper Noriega.4ever.❤️Thanks buddy, for everything. https://t.co/jaudwnP3WLLeena@Leens_TweetinCooper Noriega’s death is so tragic that it’s almost unbelievable. Literally yesterday I saw the video of him asking his audience if they feel like they’re gonna die young, and then today I find out he passed away. He seemed like a really good person and an amazing friend. RIP24113Cooper Noriega’s death is so tragic that it’s almost unbelievable. Literally yesterday I saw the video of him asking his audience if they feel like they’re gonna die young, and then today I find out he passed away. He seemed like a really good person and an amazing friend. RIPGoFundMe page created for Cooper Noriega View this post on Instagram Instagram PostA GoFundMe campaign has been created by Noriega’s family and friends to help with the funeral costs and to honour “his dream to help people with mental health and addiction.”The fundraiser also read that the TikToer had many goals for himself and wanted to help people “of all ages around the world.”At the time of writing this article, the fundraiser had made $1,204.