Who is Ali Spice? Tributes pour in as TikTok star dies at the age of 21

TikTok star and social media influencer Ali Spice passed away on Sunday, December 11. News of her demise was confirmed by her friends on December 12, 2022. It is rumored that she died in a car accident, although the reports haven't been confirmed.

Her friend, Emily Hutch, took to social media to express their grief. She posted on Instagram:

Image showing a post by Ali's friends confirming the news (Image via Instagram/ @emilyyhutchh)

Ali Spice, born in Georgia, was a TikTok star who went viral on the short-video-sharing platform after uploading dance and lip-sync videos. Her content generally featured her life as a Hooters waitress and dancing videos with her colleagues.

She boasted a following of over 200,000 on TikTok and also had a steady following on Instagram and Twitch, where she regularly streamed.

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"She was only 21 and full of light & positivity": Netizens react to Ali Spice's death

Internet users and fans of the TikTok star have been sharing their condolences and expressing their shock and confusion at the news of her death across all social media platforms.

Many expressed their sorrow and heartbreak, calling her an "inspiration" and "sweetest soul." The news indeed came as a shock as the influencer recently celebrated her 21st birthday. What added to the confusion among people was the lack of confirmed news about her death.

Here are some comments seen on Twitter:

Here are some comments seen on TikTok after the news spread:

A comment expressing shock over Ali's death (Image via TikTok/ @boy.mama.of.2)

A comment expressing shock over Ali's death (Image via TikTok/ @Lovelife79)

A comment expressing shock over Ali's death (Image via TikTok/ @Madison)

A comment expressing shock over Ali's death (Image via TikTok/ @amandakleven)

A comment expressing shock over Ali's death (Image via TikTok/ @??)

Here are some comments seen on Instagram after the news spread:

A comment expressing shock at the news of Ali's death (Image via Instagram/ @babysneaky)

A comment expressing shock at the news of Ali's death (Image via Instagram/ @_iammaddie)

A comment expressing shock at the news of Ali's death (Image via Instagram/ @raven.moiser_)

A comment expressing shock at the news of Ali's death (Image via Instagram/ @hootersbaddies) Ali's friend Laine Farrell expressing her grief at the loss (Image via Instagram/ @lainefarrell)

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What happened to Ali Spice?

Ali Spice celebrated her 21st birthday on November 17, 2022. She uploaded a video on her YouTube account celebrating the occasion ten days ago.

Disclaimer: The video contains strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.

While there is no confirmed news about the exact cause of Ali's death, it is rumored that she died when a wrong-way driver (in a Toyota Tacoma) struck her car in Deland, Florida, on November 11, 2022.

The alleged report also states that two others, along with Ali, died in the crash around 2.20 am. It was also reported that the Toyota crashed into two other vehicles before fleeing into the woods.

Florida authorities are still on the lookout for the Toyota Tacoma driver.