According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner's office, Noriega was pronounced dead at the scene in Burbank, California.
Noriega's family released a statement to his Instagram, saying, "hi everyone. on behalf of our family we want to thank you all for the kind words of our little coop.
He loved each and everyone of you. Please feel free to reach out to us as we love feeling all the support. Bless you all… with love, his sister."
The online star previously opened up to his fans about his struggles with mental illness and substance use. A GoFundMe raising money for funeral costs also noted how important mental health was to Noriega.
If you’re really into getting your emotions out, or whatever, come join,” he said in a video posted to his TikTok account. “I created [the server] because of how much I love you guys and how much I struggle with it myself.
"One of the many things I’ve learned while struggling with addiction was that surrounding yourself with negative people will only bring you down," he added, sharing that he wanted to one day open a rehab where patients "aren't traumatized" after their time at the center.
He frequently collaborated with well-known TikTok stars and musicians Jxdn and Nessa Barrett, and made an appearance on the Barstool’s BFFs podcast with Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards and Bri Chickenfry.
We pray that we all as a community can continue on his legacy. He loved each and everyone of you.
The podcast's Twitter handle was the first to share a tribute to the teen, posting about the "devastating news" on Twitter.