In 2025 Remembrance Of YouTuber "Taytagamez"

Acknowledging One Of Youtube's Most Entertaining Creators: "Taytagamez"

Entertainment Desk - The gaming community is mourning the loss of La’tayvia Deshay Ransom, the vibrant creator known to fans as Tayta Games (Taytagamez), who passed away on September 17, 2025. She was 21 years old, just nine days shy of her 22nd birthday.

​Her death followed a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, a journey she shared openly with her millions of followers to raise awareness and offer comfort to others facing similar struggles.

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​A Rising Star in the Gaming World

Tayta launched her YouTube journey in early 2022 and quickly captured the hearts of viewers with her infectious energy, comedic timing, and genuine personality. Inspired by creators like CoryxKenshin and DashieGames, she built a community of over 440,000 subscribers on YouTube and over a million followers across TikTok and Instagram.

​Known for her "Pretty Girl Gamer" persona, her content spanned across:

• ​Horror Gameplays: Her comedic reactions to indie horror titles and Chilla’s Art games became fan favorites.

• ​Minecraft & Sims 4: She shared long-form survival series and creative storytelling videos.

• ​Roblox & Variety Gaming: Her "Gatas" (as she affectionately called her fans) tuned in for her unique commentary on everything from Dress to Impress to school simulators.

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​A Brave Battle

​In May 2024, Tayta revealed her diagnosis of Stage 4 colon cancer. Despite the grueling nature of her treatments, she remained a source of light for her community. She used her platform to document her chemotherapy journey, discussing the physical tolls like peripheral neuropathy while maintaining a focus on positivity and self-love.

​Her father, Elton Ransom, confirmed the news of her passing in a heartbreaking social media post, noting that the cancer had eventually spread to her liver. He shared that he had spent his final days at her bedside, praying for a miracle and remaining optimistic because of her resilient spirit.

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​Tributes from the Community

​Since the news broke, a wave of tributes has flooded social media. Her twin brothers, who also appeared in her videos, vowed to "hold it down" in her honor, calling her an "immortal warrior."

​Fans have remembered her not just for her gaming skills, but for her authenticity.

​"Every person who felt less alone because she was honest about being scared, ill, or tired, but still finding reasons to smile—thank you for giving her a second family online," - one tribute read.

​Tayta’s legacy lives on through her videos, which continue to provide laughter and comfort to those she called her "Gataz." She is remembered as a creator who proved that being yourself is the most powerful way to build a connection.