YouTube personality Tai Couture passed away Thursday after taking his own life.

Couture, whose real name was Tyree Williams, was also known for his work as a hairstylist and makeup artist, according to a GoFundMe created in his honor.

The YouTuber, who was openly gay, shared his battle with depression most recently in a Facebook post after the suicide of Nigel Shelby. 

“My heart mourns for the pain, torment, and loneliness this baby felt preceding his suicide. My suicide attempt was only a little over a year ago when I cut my wrist with a knife and was hospitalized. Although bullying wasn’t my trigger I know firsthand how it feels to be desperate for the hurt to end. I pray for Nigel’s family, friends, and the LGBTQ community. May the world continue to spread more unconditional love and not hate,” the post read. 

Shelby, a ninth-grader, took his life back in April after he was bullied for being gay.

Although in Couture's Facebook post he denied bullying as a trigger for his own depression, it's unclear what events may have led to his death. 

In a video back in 2016, the YouTuber shared his journey with depression after a near-fatal car crash. 

According to Instinct Magazine, Couture had previously attempted suicide.

His family has created a GoFundMe to help with the costs of his homegoing. 

Some of his fans and fellow YouTubers shared their condolences on Twitter. 

His funeral will be Saturday, November 9 at the Tabernacle of Faith COGIC in Camden, New Jersey.

The family is requesting that everyone wears all white. 

If you or someone you know is coping with depression, visit HalfOfUs.com for additional resources.

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