Social Media Star Teresa Smith—Known for 'What Was I Made For?' Cover—Dead at 48
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TikTok creator Teresa Smith
TikTok creator Teresa Smith is dead at age 48. She was most widely known for her viral cover of Billie Eillish's song, "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie soundtrack.
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, Smith died at her home in Stockton, Calif., her daughter, Yolundria Rooks, confirmed. She had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November.
"It is with a heavy heart to announce that my mother The Icon, The Diva, Miss Teresa Smith also known as 'Queezielocthevoice' has suddenly passed away," Rooks wrote in a GoFundMe page. "Teresa has been loved by millions of family, friends and followers.
In the GoFunMe campaign description, Rooks explained that her family is asking for donations to cover the cost of Smith's funeral as well as travel costs. As of writing, $15,000 of the $42,000 goal has been raised.
"My mother has always wanted to go home to Macon, Georgia and be buried with her son Josiah Smith who passed away at the tender age of 15," she explained. "I, as the eldest child will now be taking on full responsibility of all my younger siblings so anything that is donated beyond the funeral cost and expenses will be invested in them, their needs, and their future."
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Rooks concluded: "Please keep me and my family in prayers during this time of mourning more than anything. As I have to prepare and get ready to send my Queen home, I just want to thank all those who loved my mom and all of her followers for supporting her. Love you all God Bless!"
In the wake of Smith's death, TikTok users posted tributes and remembered the joy she brought them.
One person wrote, "Miss Teresa Smith was very passionate about her love of music despite all of the hardships she faced. she was a mother and a songwriter... i can say she was truly as empathetic and sweet as she comes across in her videos."
Another TikTok user wrote, "no im so sad i quote this video DAILY. the impact this woman has on queer people of my generation this is so upsetting. RIP."
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TikTok user Emma White—whom Smith would often duet in songs, including the viral cover of "What Was I Made For?"—also reacted.
"If you've seen my singing duets, you would have seen Queen duet me all the time, like, flat out. And she was iconic," White told her TikTok followers. "Like, really, so interesting. And she had her own tunes for every single song ever. And it was so infectious to watch."
Our thoughts are with Smith and her family, friends and followers during this difficult time.
