- Popular TikToker Ko Tin Zaw HWTE was reportedly found beaten to death in a forested area, with a possible weapon used in the attack recovered
- The content creator, who had over 947,000 followers and was a passionate LGBTQ+ supporter, was last active on TikTok a day before his death
- Fans flooded his final social media post with emotional tributes as investigations into the circumstances of his passing began
Popular TikToker and influencer Ko Tin Zaw HWTE has sadly passed away.
Source: Facebook
The influencer, a well-known LGBTQ+ supporter, was reportedly found beaten to death in a forested area in Myanmar.
Zaw was a well-known figure on TikTok, boasting over 947,000 followers, where he shared everyday lifestyle content and dancing videos that earned him a large and loyal fan base.
What happened to Zaw?
According to PEOPLE, Zaw died on Tuesday, January 20. Authorities reportedly received a report about a body spotted in a grassy area under a large tree.
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Officers who responded to the scene discovered that the body belonged to the TikTok star.
It was established that he had been assaulted before being dumped at the location.
He was found lying face down, wearing a yellow T-shirt with a jacket over it and black tracksuit trousers.
A bloodstained wooden stick was found nearby and is believed to be the weapon used in the attack.
Following the shocking discovery, investigations were launched into the incident, with one suspect reportedly arrested in connection with the case.
The exact intentions of the attacker are also yet to be established.
Zaw is said to have last updated his social media accounts on Monday, January 19, when he shared a TikTok video lip-syncing to a popular song while showing off a new T-shirt.
See the post below:
Fans mourn Zaw
Since news of his death emerged, fans and followers have flooded the comment section of the post with emotional tributes, mourning his sudden and tragic passing. Others demanded answers about the terrifying incident.
Here are some of the messages they shared:
Jasper Jarmon:
“Tragic… other people’s lifestyle does not affect your own. Let people live.”
Sasikarn Haskell:
“Rest in peace, beautiful. for your eternal peace.”
Nyo Lei Yee:
“She was a kind and polite person who supported the LGBT community as much as she could throughout her life, even though she faced challenges.”
Myu Hnin Zan:
“He was so nice and polite person. Rest in peace. We just need transparency.”
Virginia Wolf:
“More needs to be done to protect these influencers. Every day you read about something happening.”
Percy Blackwood:
‘My deepest condolences to the families. People rather hurt people, thinking violence solves things when in fact it just causes more hurt. We need healing and love. This is horrible that the world believes violence solves things. Only broken people think that we need to change that to heal the world, so we can love each other for who they are as a soul.”
Lori Heffren:
“So sad and sorry for your loss, life means so little in these times we are in. And what really happened to him?
Source: Facebook
What happened to Mackenzie Paul?
In other news, TikToker Mackenzie Paul passed away after a prolonged struggle with acute myeloid leukaemia, a journey she had shared online since 2023.
Her husband, Brandon, confirmed her passing and paid tribute, expressing gratitude that she was finally free from pain.
Mackenzie had gained a large following by documenting her battle with cancer.
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