TikToker VonViddy Dead At Age 32

TikToker, content creator, and comedian VonViddy (Joe Muchlinski) has died at the age of 32 by suicide. His sister confirmed the news.

"I do want to confirm for his fans that he did lose his long battle with mental illness, and he did take his own life. TikTok meant a lot to him. It gave him joy. It gave him something to laugh at and to make other people laugh at and he really appreciated that."

She noted he "fought a really, really long, terrible battle with his mental illness."

"And all we can hope now is that he's at peace. But I did want to provide that closure for anybody who was a VonViddy fan, just to let you know what happened."

She said her brother's name was her very first word.

"He was my older brother, my only sibling, and this is one of the worst days of my life. I know folks have been concerned since his last video and deserve some closure."

During his last TikTok video, shared August 21st, he reflected on his life and shared he wanted to be remembered "as a creator of videos that made people laugh and a creator of music."

"I also want to be remembered as a camp counselor who helped kids to make happy memories. I'd rather not be remembered as an addict and an alcoholic who put his family through hell. But unfortunately, that's also part of me."

"All in all, I've had a terrific life. I've got to visit the other side of the world, and I've made tons of friends from all walks of life. I have nothing to complain about, and I have nothing but peace and love for each and every one of you."

After his passing, fans took to social media to tribute his memory.

"I'm so sorry, you're a wonderful person and I'm so sad you're gone."

"Rest in genuine peace, Joe. You fought a long, hard battle and you've earned your rest. Those of us here will remember you and miss you."