TikToker Alysha Burney's Brother Slams Misinformed Reports About Her Death

Yahoo

13-03-2025

Kansas City's TikTok influencer Alysha Burney's brother, Charles Burney, has responded to the false narratives about her death.
Alysha died on March 2 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a day before her 25th birthday. After news of her death made headlines, there were speculations that she died due to drugs and partying too hard.
However, Charles and the Burney family firmly denied those reports, stressing that Alysha was a hard-working and responsible woman.
Alysha's brother isn't pleased with the speculations about her death. In a statement to the Daily Mail, he emphasized that his sister's death was due to health issues and not from partying too hard.
According to the grieving brother, Alysha died after experiencing an asthma attack while sleeping. He also said his sister never did drugs but was a "hard-working woman" who loved her life and success.
Charles also said that there was "misinformation online based on speculation."
He added, "These sources lack credibility and should not be believed. My sister did not engage in environments that would lead to such situations."
On March 10, Charles announced his sister's death on Instagram and decried the "fake narratives" about the circumstances of her passing.
He wrote, "Good Morning Burney Bunch!! I come with great sadness that my little sister Alysha Burney has passed. PLEASE allow our family time to grieve during this time."
Charles continued, "It is extremely difficult seeing all of the false narratives trying to defame her legacy and we are ready to take legal action for those continuing to spread false information regarding her passing."
He concluded, "We know so many people care about her and will share more information soon but just give us some time and please stop harassing the family. Her legacy will still live on FOREVER!!"
On March 10, Kansas City's Fox4 broke the news of Alysha Burney's passing and spoke to Charles, who was with her when she died.
In the interview, Charles highlighted his late sister's qualities. He said, "She was not selfish with her knowledge and was a very open book about her journey. She will always be dearly loved, and her legacy will live on forever."
He added, "Alysha was very goal-oriented, creative, and passionate about giving back. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Digital Media Production and was working towards her graduate degree."
Responding to the rumors about Alysha's death, Charles said, "She does not do drugs. She was a self-loving and happy individual who cherished her life and was looking forward to the upcoming year's plans. She was in Mexico to celebrate her birthday. She was a very classy young woman."
He added, "Her lifelong goal was to be a writer and a director. Another goal she had was to return to Kansas City, open a production studio, and help other young creatives from Kansas City get to where she was."
Alysha's friends and family honored her memory after her passing by recounting some of their treasured memories of her.
Speaking to Fox4, they said she was always destined for greatness. Charles recalled when Alysha was late for her graduation at the University of Central Missouri because she was at her house helping movers.
He said, "My girl, I am so proud of you, like you did it, you did it, you did the thing." Charles added, "She was driven, so dedicated, she had plans, she had goals, ambitions, and she ran for them."
Alysha's brother also described how it felt watching his sister die. He said, "It is extremely devastating. Experiencing that and being there, I feel like I lost my heart."
Meanwhile, Alysha's mother, Anitra Scott, added, "Bold, outgoing, outspoken. She never let anything hold her back, goal-driven."
Alysha Burney's best friend, Hiba Lukadi said, "It's really hard. Usually, when something happens, she's the first person I call, and now, not having her to talk to."
Lukadi also said knowing Alysha was to love her, adding that God took his time with her.
Another of her friends, Nikolai Adams, who moved to Los Angeles in October to be closer to her, said, "The way that she could make anyone comfortable, the ways she could make anyone be themselves is definitely magic."
Meanwhile, the deceased's mom, Scott, recalled joining her and her friends in their hilarious videos.
She said, "I joined them in their foolishness. I was like, 'People would never believe I was y'alls mother."
Alysha was incredibly active on social media. She had over 2.5 million followers on TikTok, 1.27 million followers on YouTube, and 589k followers on Instagram.