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Express Tribune
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Alysha Burney YouTuber and TikToker dead at 25
Alysha Burney, a popular YouTuber and TikTok influencer known for her viral parody videos, tragically passed away on March 2 while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She was 25 years old. Burney's brother, Charles Burney, confirmed the news, revealing that she died in her sleep. She had gained widespread recognition for her creative content, including popular series like "Online Classes Be Like" and "Podcasts Be Like," amassing millions of followers on both YouTube and TikTok. In an emotional statement shared on Instagram on March 10, Charles expressed his deep sorrow and asked the public to respect his family's need for privacy during this difficult time. He also addressed the spread of false rumors about Alysha's death, condemning them as defamatory and vowing legal action against those responsible. "It is extremely difficult seeing all of the false narratives trying to defame her legacy," he wrote, urging the public to cease the harassment and allow the family time to grieve. Alysha, who launched her YouTube career in 2013, had over 1.2 million subscribers and more than 2.4 million followers on TikTok. Despite her success on social media, her brother revealed that she had bigger aspirations. Alysha's lifelong goal was to become a writer and director, and she had planned to return to Kansas City to open a production studio. She hoped to help other young creatives from her hometown achieve their dreams. Although her official cause of death has not been disclosed, her family has asked for patience as they navigate this heartbreaking loss. Charles concluded his statement by honoring his sister's lasting impact, stating that her legacy would "live on forever."
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTuber Alysha Burney Dead at 25
Originally appeared on E! Online The influencer community has suffered a tragic loss. Alysha Burney—who amassed millions of followers across YouTube and TikTok by posting viral parody videos—died in her sleep on March 2 while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, her brother Charles Burney confirmed to FOX4 News. She was 25. "I come with great sadness that my little sister Alysha Burney has passed," Charles wrote in a statement on Instagram March 10. "PLEASE allow our family time to grieve during this time." Her official cause of death has not been shared. Alysha's brother went on to shut down unsubstantiated rumors that have spread online about how she passed away. "It is extremely difficult seeing all of the false narratives trying to defame her legacy," Charles continued, "and we are ready to take legal action for those continuing to spread false information regarding her passing." Closing out his message, Charles expressed his gratefulness from those who have shown their support during the challenging time and emphasized that his family needed privacy to grieve their loss. As he explained, "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." More from E! Online Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dead at 22 After Battling Rare Genetic Disease Gene Hackman Death Investigation: Every Tragic Twist After Actor, Wife Betsy Arakawa Were Found Dead Father of Mae Whitman's Baby Revealed 6 Months After Welcoming Son Charles added, "Her legacy will still live on FOREVER!!" Alysha—who joined YouTube in February 2013—was a producer, director and sketch comedian who racked up over 1.2 million subscribers on the platform, as well as over 2.4 million followers on TikTok. Even though she found success on social media with parody series such as "Online Classes Be Like" and "Podcasts Be Like," Charles shared that his sister—who was living in Los Angeles leading up to her passing—still had several goals she'd yet to accomplish. "Her lifelong goal was to be a writer and a director," he told FOX4 News in an interview published March 10. "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." For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
