TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has died aged 41.
Bridges, known for his POV skits on the platform where he boasted 2.1million followers, passed away in his sleep on his couch on Wednesday.
His wife Chelsey, who he had been married to for 16 years, confirmed his death in a heartbreaking video in which she revealed his passing came ‘totally out of the blue’.
She added that while Bridges, who was a dad of three, had been pursuing a healthier lifestyle, three of his family members had died young.
Chelsey said: ‘I’m really sorry to get on and tell you this, this way. I think if I wait any longer, I’m not going to be able to do it.
‘Who you saw online was just the characters that he created. He was so talented because he was the opposite of all of them.
TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has died aged 41
Bridges, known for his POV skits on the platform where he boasted 2.1million followers, passed away in his sleep on his couch on Wednesday
‘He was the most attentive father, and the best, the best husband. And the greatest, sweetest man. And thanks to you internet, he’s been able to live his dream of making people laugh. I am so thankful that he got to do that.
‘I’m not going to tell my children that they can’t grieve online. I will probably grieve online too. This is life now. Please never take it for granted and try to live your dreams every day. Love your family and take care of yourself.’
A statement from his close friend and filmmaker Eric Mathis: ‘This is one of the worst announcements I could ever have to make… our brother from another mother Steve Bridges has passed away.
‘Steve was an incredible talent beloved by millions of fans across the world, he was part of our tight knit film family, he was a husband and a father to 3 young kids. At 41, he is gone way too soon.
‘Everyone who had the pleasure, the absolute pleasure of meeting Steve, they all loved him. He was so kind, so genuine, so passionate about his art, and infectious in his many amazing traits.
‘We are all in shock, we grieve with his family, and we are all heavy with the weight of his loss. Steve made us all laugh, he became part of my core film team, and the world really lost an amazing man with his passing.
‘Please keep Steve, his family, and his many MANY friends in your thoughts. Rest easy brother.. You are forever our “Mikey!’
