John Crawley a.k.a KingBeardX Dies At Age 47

The TikTok community is in shock following the tragic news that John Crawley, the beloved creator and former live streamer who entertained millions as KingBeardX, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 47. With a humorous sensibility, a larger-than-life personality, and his unforgettable reactions to cooking videos, Crawley dominated the platform, gathering a dedicated fan base of 2.5 million people who tuned in to his content every day.

Crawley, who used to go by the name Pimpmunkx online but had changed it to KingBeardX, passed away on August 18 after spending time in the hospital. His close friend and fellow podcast co-host, Anthony Caruso, broke the devastating news on a GoFundMe page that had been raising money to help fund Crawley's medical bills. Caruso thanked on behalf of the family of Crawley, "I'm really sorry to tell everyone the bad news but Pimpmunkx (KingBeardx) passed away yesterday. tThank you to everyone that has supported the fundraiser so far. His mother told me to thank you all."

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In honor of his memory, Caruso and another friend, Benpai, hosted a live YouTube stream, reminiscing about Crawley and letting fans know about the final hard weeks that preceded his tragic death. They said Crawley had been in hospital for close to a month with severe breathing problems. He was reported to have been critically ill after suffering a heart attack, and with a few rare glimmers of hope, he lapsed back into ill health until he died prematurely. For countless others, Crawley wasn't just another creator. He was a voice of light and hilarity, prized for his laughter-filled beard, sardonic wit, and capacity to connect with audiences through his humor and openness. His fans cheered him as the man who transformed the inane act of reacting to food videos into an art form, infusing comedy with a pure love for engaging with his audience.

KingBeardX's loss is not only affecting his loved ones personally, but also the millions of people who followed him closely and considered him an integral part of their lives every day. In an era when social media can form strong bonds across great distances, Crawley's death is another poignant example of the profound impact digital creators can have on their community. Taken too soon, but thanks to our highly digital age, we live in a world where his laughter and creativity are etched into social media lore and the history of TikTok. To his fans, every video is a part of his spirit, reminding people to keep smiling, as only KingBeardX could.