TikTok star Cooper Noriega has sadly passed away at just 19 years old.
The Californian internet personality joined the platform in 2019 and accumulated over two million followers on his profile where he posted comedy skits, lip-sync and trending videos.
A Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner spokesperson told PEOPLE he was pronounced dead at a parking lot in Burbank, Los Angeles, on Thursday (June 9th).
At the time of writing this, his cause of death is unclear. The autopsy report has been “deferred,” meaning a result was not conclusive and further investigation is needed.
As tributes to the late teen flood social media, many are wondering whether he had a girlfriend. Cooper recently split from his ex Sabrina Quesada who is also a TikTok star. Read on to find out about their relationship…
Who is Sabrina Quesada?
Sabrina Quesada is a 19-year-old TikTok star from Mexico City, Mexico. She has over four million followers on the platform where she posts lip-sync, dance and trending content.
Based in America, she has amassed over 254 million likes on her videos which often get up to ten million views and has fans across the world.
The teen also has 767,000 followers on Instagram where she recently paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend, posting a photo of him and writing:
“The light of my life, you’re the best thing that ever happened to me. I’m so sorry my love. may we meet again.”
Inside their relationship
Sabrina and Cooper started dating in October 2020 and became a TikTok power couple, often posting videos together. However, they made the mutual decision to split in March or April 2022.
She announced the breakup on her Instagram story, writing: “Hi guys, me and Cooper are no longer together and would appreciate some privacy during this time. Neither of us did anything, so please don’t make any assumptions.”
“It was a mutual decision. We’re just young, and sometimes things just don’t work out the way you want them to. I will love him forever, and he will always be my best friend. Thank you guys for everything,” she continued.
There was never any bad blood between them and it’s clear that Sabrina still has a lot of love for Cooper as number of videos of the pair still remain on her TikTok profile.
In one clip pinned to the top of her profile, the pair are hugging and kissing, whilst another shows a montage of herself crying with two photos of him at the end.
@sabquesada
@coopdaddy69
♬ daddy issues – mia
Tributes to Cooper flood Twitter
On Twitter, fans are paying tribute to the TikTok star.
Such devastating news.
Devastating news. RIP Cooper Noriega. Life is fragile. Enjoy every minute. pic.twitter.com/B1yGXi4SCH
— BFFs (@BFFsPod) June 10, 2022
Many are sending love to Cooper’s family and friends.
TikTok will never be the same again.
I 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 you
thank you for being an amazing friend to jaden
We love you so much, I hope you are at peace wherever you are. pic.twitter.com/xDwt9SlJ9j
— Rest in peace cooper Noriega 🕊️🖤 (@bellhuddy) June 10, 2022
Gone but never forgotten.
cooper noriega, you will never be forgotten. this is still so heartbreaking. the most sweetest and caring soul ever, tmat was truly for him. it hits so different now:( pic.twitter.com/0FnR2Famv7
— lala (@urlocalcanadian) June 10, 2022
R.I.P. Cooper.