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A teenage football star whose unexplained death shocks his college community Participated in a viral TikTok “Devil Trend” Just a few days ago.
Claire Tracy, sophomore student at Rice University The institute’s graduate dean, Bridget K. He died Sunday in Texas, according to a statement provided by Gorman.
However, the cause of death of the 19-year-old and further details about the tragic incident are unknown She had made many posts on TikTok In earlier days.
One video included the caption “My version of Satan Instincts.” A strange viral trend involves users using the prompt to reach friends or chatbots, such as ChatGPT: “The devil couldn’t reach me, how?”
Users are then given a very honest explanation of their flaws and insecurities.
In her video, Tracy posted screenshots of herself asking the chatbot a question, including a lengthy answer.

The reply reads, “You saw too clearly, thought too deeply, peeled away every layer until there was nothing left to save you from the burden of survival.” “You burned yourself out in pursuit of meaning, dissecting your existence until analysis became its own form of violence. You didn’t need the devil to tempt you, you handed him the blade and carved the truth into your mind.”
In previous videos, Tracy shared other personal details related to her struggle with mental health. In September, she posted a photo of herself with the caption, “The depression got so bad that I started immersing myself in investment banking interview preparation to stop myself from having time to think…!”
Independent Houston Police have been contacted for an update on the investigation into the teen’s death.
According to the dean’s statement, Tracy, originally from Wisconsin, was a talented athlete and led her high school to multiple championships before coming to Rice in 2024.
The statement said, “Claire was a finance major and had close friends and a bright spirit. Our thoughts are with Claire’s family and all those who knew her and are mourning her loss.”
In a separate statement, Rice women’s soccer head coach Brian Lee said: “The entire Rice soccer community mourns the passing of Claire Tracy.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Claire’s friends and family and the many current and former colleagues whose lives were touched by Claire’s kindness. She will always be in our hearts.”