“One of the many things I’ve learned while struggling with addiction was that surrounding yourself with negative people will only bring you down.”
He continued as follows:
“For that reason this discord is meant to bring us all together and create a safe space where people can vent and help others through their tough times.”
@coopernoriega chill ootd
A GoFundMe page has already created to assist Cooper’s family with funeral costs and to honor “his dream to help people with mental health and addiction.”
“Cooper had many goals for himself,” the organizer wrote, noting that he hoped to “open a rehab center” and help people “of all ages all around the world.”
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“You will be missed dearly cooper, you are so loved! May you be at peace,” the message concluded.
Shortly after Noriega’s death was confirmed, loved ones expressed condolences online and shared their fondest memories of the TikTok personality.
“My heart hurts,” Blake Gray wrote in the comments section of Cooper’s pinned Instagram post.
@coopernoriega @bffspod
“It doesn’t feel real. Please tell me it’s not real. You always had the most positive energy no matter where we were. Rest easy coop.”
Digital creator Taylor Caniff added: “Rest in peace man. I still have a stop for you on my couch. Ima build this rehab in your honor.”
Most recently, Noriega appeared on the June 1 episode of the Barstool BFFs podcast with Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards and Bri Chickenfry.
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“Devastating news,” the show wrote on Twitter on Friday evening. “RIP Cooper Noriega. Life is fragile. Enjoy every minute.”
May Cooper Noriega rest in peace.