The Deaf community is today paying its respects to TikToker Imogen ‘Deaf Immy’ Nunn, after it was announced the content creator has died at the age of 25.
Immy, who attracted more than 723,000 followers on TikTok and 15,000 followers on Instagram, garnered a huge fanbase with her humorous and supportive videos about Deaf awareness and mental health.
Remembering her “beautiful” Immy, mother Louise Nunn wrote on social media: “The strongest, bravest, kindest most caring person you could ever wish to meet is now an angel above as she was whilst on this earth.
“This is the most painful thing I’ve ever had to write but I know Immy Nunn or Deaf Immy was loved by many.”
In a post on Instagram, her loving partner Becky added: “I am so deeply saddened you are in pain and I can’t take that away from you. I am so so so proud of how you’ve been fighting and I only hope you are now in peace.
“I am so glad I have met you in my life. You made me fall in love again and you made me so happy. You are the most beautiful, strong, caring, loving person I had ever met.
“We’ll meet again. This is not goodbye. See you soon babe.”
Photo: @DeafImmy/TikTok.
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, help and information is available via the Deaf health charity SignHealth. If you require urgent support, text DEAF to 85258 to contact the Shout crisis text line.
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Christopher Wyer
January 5, 2023
From DeafCOG:
Our deepest condolences to her family and friends. A tremendous loss to the deaf community who cherished her vibrate and selfless personality.
She was a great advocate in raising awareness on deaf mental health and we will continue to spread her message to ensure accessible mental health services for deaf people.
She will be sorely missed.
RIP Immy Nunn
Glenn faeroy
January 6, 2023
I’m so so sad an devastated by the news of Immy nunn deaf creator on TikTok
It is such devastating news
The helplessness at one feels when someone you know And who was work so hard a deaf awareness accessibility
Through her TikTok videos have always inspired And I like to think of help so many people. By watching them.
I just never thought I would see this come up on my notification today. I was absolutely shocked. Immy nunn will be missed
She is humour, was witty and was just a great person to know. I can’t even imagine what her mum must be going through and the rest of the family But my thoughts and prayers will always be there. And seeing Becky. Devastated just tears your heart
Immy nunn shined brightly like the star she was an will forever be !
A deaf daughter a deaf creator
And a deaf partner Immy was all these things and so much more I’m just glad
To have known her for the time I did !
All my thoughts and love to Louise nunn
And family! An Becky xx
Joy
January 6, 2023
So very sorry, thoughts with her family xxx
Daisy
January 6, 2023
I’m so sad to hear passing of Immy Nunn, she was a inspiration to the deaf community,
Throughout her TikTok videos have always inspired many people in the deaf community & hearing community,
She was a great supporter in raising awareness on deaf mental health and we will continue to spread her message to ensure accessible mental health services for the deaf community.
She will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts & prays go out to her Family & her partner Becky.
FLY HIGH IMMY NUNN xx
Lily
January 7, 2023
I sorry see that hope her family ok
Lou
January 7, 2023
I watched immy for years my thoughts are with her family