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Very, very unhappy information this week out of the social media universe:
Joshua Blackledge — who had garnered than 1 million followers on TikTok — handed away at his house in North Carolina on March 18, based on a web based obituary.
He was 16 years previous.
“Joshua was a junior at West Carteret Excessive Faculty, the place he was concerned in wrestling and observe,” the obituary, shared by Noe-Brooks Funeral Dwelling, reads.
It continues:
“He had a ardour for the outside and liked being round water, whether or not fishing or boating with associates. He additionally had a love for automobiles and vans.”
{The teenager}’s remaining add to TikTok was on March 14.
It clips of him and his buddies round a white pickup truck… and its Feedback part is the place many followers and followers have gone to precise their shock and disappointment over this horrible loss.
For probably the most half, Blackledge’s content material diverse between lip-syncing clips, automotive content material and movies taken along with his family members.
“Relaxation in peace. You’re gone too quickly,” one individual wrote, for instance.
The obituary stated that Blackledge loved serving to his mom with cooking, gardening, yard work — and that “he had an brisk spirit,” usually recognized to entertain others with backflips.”
“Joshua will probably be remembered by those that knew him for his enthusiasm and love for all times,” the obituary states. “Might his reminiscence carry consolation to all who mourn his passing.”
Along with his mother, Joshua is survived by his father Jonathan Blackledge in addition to his brother Josiah Blackledge.
No reason behind dying has been introduced right now.
Following Joshua’s passing, his girlfriend Emmie Gillikin — who he had been with since final summer season and who was often featured on his TikTok account — shared a message devoted to the 16-year previous, together with video footage from all through their relationship.
“lacking this candy boy proper now,” Gillikin captioned the March 20 tribute. “by no means would’ve thought i might have been right here with out you. josh confirmed me what what love actually was even tho im very younger he by no means did not put a smile on my face.”
She added:
“josh was so liked by everybody round him, he was an excellent pal, and most significantly the very best boyfriend. we miss you a lot josh watch over us and preserve us secure.”
