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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular TikTok influencer with 'energetic spirit' dies at 16: 'Gone too soon'
A popular teenage TikTok influencer has died at the age of 16. Joshua Blackledge died at home on March 18, according to an obituary shared by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, North Carolina. A cause of death from Carteret County records has not been listed. Joshua was an avid social media user who had over 1 million followers on TikTok, where he posted under the username f30joshh. Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies while on vacation Tens of thousands of TikTok users have since flooded Joshua's last TikTok post with condolence messages. "Rest in peace 💔 you're gone too soon," wrote one user. "I actually can't believe he's passed away like i'm in shock this is very sad," another added. TikToker Bella Bradford announces her own death in final video after battling cancer According to his obituary, Joshua was an "energetic spirit" who "had a passion for the outdoors and loved being around water, whether fishing or boating with friends. He also had a love for cars and trucks." Joshua's love for cars and trucks was evident through his TikTok posts, where he shared videos and photos of different vehicles, including a March 8 post of himself upgrading a white pickup truck. ABC News has reached out to Joshua's parents, Jackie Blackledge and Jonathan Blackledge, for comment. Popular TikTok influencer with 'energetic spirit' dies at 16: 'Gone too soon' originally appeared on
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
TikTok star Joshua Blackledge dies at 16 in North Carolina, fans mourn viral car content creator
Joshua Blackledge, a rising TikTok star known for his car videos and upbeat personality, has died at age 16. According to his obituary, he passed away at his home in Newport, North Carolina, on March 18. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed by his family. A junior at West Carteret High School in Morehead City, Blackledge was active in wrestling and track. Outside of school, he loved the outdoors—particularly fishing and boating with friends—and had a deep passion for cars and trucks. At home, he enjoyed helping his mother with cooking, gardening, and yard work. Known for his high energy and entertaining nature, he often impressed others with his backflips. Blackledge had built a following of around one million on TikTok, where he frequently showcased his white BMW and, more recently, a new white truck. His girlfriend, Emmie Gillikin, was also a familiar face on his account. The couple had recently celebrated their eight-month anniversary in early March. In a heartfelt tribute, Gillikin shared clips of their relationship, writing: 'Josh showed me what love really was… he never failed to put a smile on my face no matter how mad I was at him.' She added that the days following his death didn't feel real and that she was 'feeling all the emotions.' The two first met over two years ago, and one of Blackledge's most popular pinned videos featured a compilation of their time together, originally posted for their five-month anniversary. A celebration of his life was held on Sunday in Newport, where family and friends gathered to honor his memory. He is survived by his parents and younger brother.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TikToker Joshua Blackledge Dies At Age 16
TikToker Joshua Blackledge who had over 1.1 million followers on the social media platform is dead at age 16. He is mourned online by his fans, family, and girlfriend.
