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Rooks told TMZ the 48-year-old had been privately battling ovarian cancer that spread to her lungs.
Her various renditions of Billie Eilishs What Was I Made For?
receivedtens of millions of views, and Eilish herselfsang Smiths version of her songwhile performing that same month.
Smith grew up in Macon, Georgia, and had been singing since she was young.
I love the duet because singing is something that I am good at, she said.
I love to hit high notes.
Thank you for making me laugh daily, one wrote.
Rest in peace angel.
Rest in peace beautiful!
So glad you dont have to miss your son anymore.
Any additional funds raised will help keep the family on its feet during this transition.
Ill miss seeing your TikToks on my FYP, one message reads.
You brought me a lot of joy last year while I was going through tough times.
For Smith, the feeling was very much mutual.
I love TikTok for believing in me, she told Vulture.
I love when people sing and keep a smile on their face.
It really makes me feel like Im a blessing to somebodys life.
