Los Angeles:
The social media star passed away on Thursday evening after she was hospitalized for a blockage in her carotid artery on Monday, reported People magazine.
The blockage resulted in a stroke that left her in critical condition.
-"It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing today of Katie May-mother, daughter, sister, friend, businesswoman, model and social media star-after suffering a catastrophic stroke caused by a blocked carotid artery on Monday.
-"Katie was a star in every sense of the word and I'll never stop missing her,-" May's brother, Stephen, said in a statement.
May is survived by her seven-year-old daughter and the family has started a GoFundMe page to try and raise USD 100,000 to support the child.
-"Anyone who was lucky enough to know Katie May was truly blessed by her incredible heart, mind and soul. She was an inspiration and a guiding light to so many people in this world,-" the donation page reads.
