{"id":11160,"date":"2025-04-20T00:11:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T00:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11160"},"modified":"2025-04-20T00:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T00:11:36","slug":"nursing-influencer-hailey-okula-dies-moments-after-giving-birth-to-long-awaited-child-devastated-husband-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11160","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Influencer Hailey Okula Dies Moments After Giving Birth to Long-Awaited Child \u2014 Devastated Husband Speaks Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\" style=\"text-align: left;\">After years of heartbreak and hope, a beloved nurse and online personality passed away just as her dream of becoming a mother came true.<\/p><div class=\"skjtb69f5febb6d9de\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.skjtb69f5febb6d9de {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.skjtb69f5febb6d9de {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.skjtb69f5febb6d9de {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.skjtb69f5febb6d9de {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.skjtb69f5febb6d9de {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Hailey Marie Okula, a 33-year-old nurse and social media influencer, died unexpectedly from childbirth complications shortly after delivering her first child. The tragedy occurred on April 1, leaving her husband, Los Angeles firefighter Matt Okula, to mourn her while caring for their newborn son, Crew.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/GySRIEj?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The nursing influencer had shared her emotional\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH7AizRhk5e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH7AizRhk5e\/\"><u>fertility journey<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with hundreds of thousands of followers, celebrating her long-awaited pregnancy just months ago. On the day of her delivery, her dream of becoming a mother became real, but joy quickly turned into heartbreak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">After giving birth, Hailey let out a quick laugh as she looked at their newborn and joked about how big he was. But in a chilling turn, she suddenly\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/yLJGzn83Bp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/yLJGzn83Bp\/\"><u>told<\/u><\/a>\u00a0her husband, &#8220;I don&#8217;t feel good.&#8221; Those were her final words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/2rVy3M2?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Moments later, the doctors stepped in. &#8220;A minute later, the doctor lets me know that they&#8217;re doing CPR on her. I&#8217;m making the decision, &#8216;Am I going to the ICU to be with my wife or am I staying with my newborn little baby?'&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=2014023485787121&amp;ref=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=2014023485787121&amp;ref=sharing\"><u>shared<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in an emotional interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Sadly, Hailey\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=2014023485787121&amp;ref=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=2014023485787121&amp;ref=sharing\"><u>died shortly<\/u><\/a>\u00a0after from cardiac arrest, caused by amniotic fluid embolism. The condition is a rare but catastrophic\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4874066\/#:~:text=Amniotic%20fluid%20embolism%20(AFE)%20is%20one%20of%20the%20catastrophic%20complications%20of%20pregnancy%20in%20which%20amniotic%20fluid%2C%20fetal%20cells%2C%20hair%2C%20or%20other%20debris%20enters%20into%20the%20maternal%20pulmonary%20circulation%2C%20causing%20cardiovascular%20collapse.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4874066\/#:~:text=Amniotic%20fluid%20embolism%20(AFE)%20is%20one%20of%20the%20catastrophic%20complications%20of%20pregnancy%20in%20which%20amniotic%20fluid%2C%20fetal%20cells%2C%20hair%2C%20or%20other%20debris%20enters%20into%20the%20maternal%20pulmonary%20circulation%2C%20causing%20cardiovascular%20collapse.\"><u>complication of childbirth<\/u><\/a>. It occurs when amniotic fluid or fetal material enters the mother&#8217;s bloodstream, triggering a sudden and often fatal cardiovascular collapse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/bZKvNp3?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Hailey and Matt had been together for nearly 13 years and had struggled for two years with infertility before turning to IVF. Their son, Crew, was the child they had long dreamed of. Hailey documented every step of the pregnancy on her social media, where she also ran RN New Grads, a business she created to support and guide new nurses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In his tribute on Instagram, Matt\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH7AizRhk5e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH7AizRhk5e\/\"><u>called<\/u><\/a>\u00a0her &#8220;gorgeous, smart, hardworking, passionate, trustworthy, and above all else, unbelievably loyal.&#8221; He described how deeply they had wanted to be parents and how Hailey had faced each challenge with courage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/t0my69Y?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He shared a moment during the IVF process when he broke down, worried about the toll it was taking on her. However, she held his face, looked into his eyes, and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH7AizRhk5e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DH7AizRhk5e\/\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;We are a team, and we&#8217;ll get through this together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Though she only held her son briefly, Matt said Hailey&#8217;s love for Crew had existed long before he was born. He wrote that her spirit and strength will live on through their child and in the lives she touched, just like the spirit of\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/438678-north-carolina-mom-of-4-tragically-dies.html\">this North Carolina mom<\/a>, who died during Hurricane Helene, lives on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/IG9egEa?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the wake of Hailey&#8217;s passing, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help Matt and Crew through this devastating time. The fundraiser aims to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-firefighter-matt-okula-baby-crew-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A003a03ef-82f9-4033-88c2-32e6fe21f597&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=qr_code&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxkdZc5bFW5rfMtEoGJvxKZvdGOOpcgB632lXI5dXQPDqTPD5I0YKvduE_aem_73rHKR5DLOOE4oB8mQOIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-firefighter-matt-okula-baby-crew-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A003a03ef-82f9-4033-88c2-32e6fe21f597&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=qr_code&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxkdZc5bFW5rfMtEoGJvxKZvdGOOpcgB632lXI5dXQPDqTPD5I0YKvduE_aem_73rHKR5DLOOE4oB8mQOIlA\"><u>ease financial burdens<\/u><\/a>\u00a0as Matt takes time off work to grieve and bond with his newborn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">It will also help cover funeral and memorial costs, everyday household expenses, and future childcare needs. The campaign emphasizes that this isn&#8217;t about charity but about community\u2014honoring a fallen firefighter&#8217;s family with support and solidarity. &#8220;As firefighters, we never leave a brother behind,&#8221; the post\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-firefighter-matt-okula-baby-crew-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A003a03ef-82f9-4033-88c2-32e6fe21f597&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=qr_code&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxkdZc5bFW5rfMtEoGJvxKZvdGOOpcgB632lXI5dXQPDqTPD5I0YKvduE_aem_73rHKR5DLOOE4oB8mQOIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-firefighter-matt-okula-baby-crew-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A003a03ef-82f9-4033-88c2-32e6fe21f597&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=qr_code&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxkdZc5bFW5rfMtEoGJvxKZvdGOOpcgB632lXI5dXQPDqTPD5I0YKvduE_aem_73rHKR5DLOOE4oB8mQOIlA\"><u>explains<\/u><\/a>. As of this writing, over $300,000 has been raised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/89bbe8P?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Hailey poured her heart into her career and her mission to help others, and her legacy will continue through the community she built. Our sincere condolences go out to Matt and his family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Unfortunately, another influencer died just a few weeks ago.\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">As reported previously, Joshua &#8220;Josh&#8221; Jeremiah Blackledge, a 16-year-old TikTok personality from Newport,\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noebrooks.net\/obituaries\/joshua-blackledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.noebrooks.net\/obituaries\/joshua-blackledge\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">died unexpectedly<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">\u00a0at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, according to Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7476542115485388075\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A junior at West Carteret High School, Blackledge competed in wrestling and track and was known for his lively, outgoing nature. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing and boating, and had a passion for cars. At home, he often helped his mother with gardening and cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His obituary\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noebrooks.net\/obituaries\/joshua-blackledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.noebrooks.net\/obituaries\/joshua-blackledge\">describes<\/a>\u00a0him as someone who &#8220;will be remembered by those who knew him for his enthusiasm and love for life.&#8221; A celebration of life is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Albemarle in Newport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7404858565091020078\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Jackie Blackledge, and his younger brother, Josiah. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Nancy and Felizardo Rebala, and paternal grandparents, D. Eddy and Margaret Ann Blackledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A few days earlier, on March 15, Blackledge had shared what would be his final post \u2014 a video of a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7481861158291508523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7481861158291508523\">white pickup truck<\/a>\u00a0in a driveway. The caption\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7481861158291508523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7481861158291508523\">read<\/a>, &#8220;on the tire ho @Rustyn.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7481861158291508523\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One notable message from Blackledge to his girlfriend, Emmie Gillikin, posted in November 2024, reflected how much their bond had grown. He wrote that he never imagined they would become so close over two years. &#8220;I don&#8217;t know where id be at without you and im sorry for every single mistake ive made since the day I met you [sic],&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/hQvlud2dCI5npxpkp90szfHVt-xzh2wtrkRxdzmiOVc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGI5Y2ZkYjgyZmZkNjFiZmU3NzUyY2E2ZTRhNTY5YWVhNGE1NGJjNDU5ODI4ZDJiNGFkZjYzYzVmOThiOTMzZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU4JmhlaWdodD03NTA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qYwSYNXwgtELLHUs_lfr80_LM5hs-OKSVPDlPaRln6U\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGI5Y2ZkYjgyZmZkNjFiZmU3NzUyY2E2ZTRhNTY5YWVhNGE1NGJjNDU5ODI4ZDJiNGFkZjYzYzVmOThiOTMzZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU4JmhlaWdodD03NTA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5yyNM89PObXJ_4L9xcmn-LEYcRKod5McNHqRx2q8unM\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGI5Y2ZkYjgyZmZkNjFiZmU3NzUyY2E2ZTRhNTY5YWVhNGE1NGJjNDU5ODI4ZDJiNGFkZjYzYzVmOThiOTMzZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU4JmhlaWdodD03NTA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/14swfneWei01xfT1lAuEd7tMAphtySUeBddSOLiH1SE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGI5Y2ZkYjgyZmZkNjFiZmU3NzUyY2E2ZTRhNTY5YWVhNGE1NGJjNDU5ODI4ZDJiNGFkZjYzYzVmOThiOTMzZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU4JmhlaWdodD03NTA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/WGHNXuJmO-W2RHiC_2_IU7jFNvydtD3ofFcXU-cXvnY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGI5Y2ZkYjgyZmZkNjFiZmU3NzUyY2E2ZTRhNTY5YWVhNGE1NGJjNDU5ODI4ZDJiNGFkZjYzYzVmOThiOTMzZS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU4JmhlaWdodD03NTA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 91.60000000000001vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/0b9cfdb82ffd61bfe7752ca6e4a569aea4a54bc459828d2b4adf63c5f98b933e.png\" alt=\"Joshua Blackledge and Emmie Gillikin pictured outdoors in a lighthearted moment, posted in November 2024 | Source: Tiktok\/f30joshh\" width=\"458\" height=\"750\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Joshua Blackledge and Emmie Gillikin pictured outdoors in a lighthearted moment, posted in November 2024 | Source: Tiktok\/f30joshh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The teen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\">described<\/a>\u00a0her as &#8220;the most beautiful girl to walk the Earth in my eyes&#8221; and &#8220;the most caring, loving girl I could&#8217;ve ever met.&#8221; He\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\">called<\/a>\u00a0their five months together &#8220;the best times of my life&#8221; and said he looked forward to a future with her. &#8220;Just know I love you so much Emmie and nobody could ever replace you,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\">shared<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ez8CnsoL7O6Udx2HMo18yJCql0wL6_mCzB3UC6TPxio\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjJhYzFmZDNhMzBmOGExMTlmZjdkMjkyMzQwOWNlMTI4OGY0MmJlNTEwNzdhYTljYjJjY2ExM2YwOTY0Zjc3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU1JmhlaWdodD03NTc.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Gt6w03Bm89DTu62AfY88gBFknjno2Ki1sod__CtNdj8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjJhYzFmZDNhMzBmOGExMTlmZjdkMjkyMzQwOWNlMTI4OGY0MmJlNTEwNzdhYTljYjJjY2ExM2YwOTY0Zjc3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU1JmhlaWdodD03NTc.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/_8yKhhYXL2cYC2e4Ue0aDWvgEJAQUEj4QcB4FaLL_M0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjJhYzFmZDNhMzBmOGExMTlmZjdkMjkyMzQwOWNlMTI4OGY0MmJlNTEwNzdhYTljYjJjY2ExM2YwOTY0Zjc3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU1JmhlaWdodD03NTc.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/doQnxJDnpo6hAC_OsLGMCYpfZMhdEKBZcMXIVIVqBzw\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjJhYzFmZDNhMzBmOGExMTlmZjdkMjkyMzQwOWNlMTI4OGY0MmJlNTEwNzdhYTljYjJjY2ExM2YwOTY0Zjc3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU1JmhlaWdodD03NTc.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/HBXZBJRYthhFi47Mdj6YEHf8vSN_cGPnOtbB3EJe6ks\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjJhYzFmZDNhMzBmOGExMTlmZjdkMjkyMzQwOWNlMTI4OGY0MmJlNTEwNzdhYTljYjJjY2ExM2YwOTY0Zjc3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDU1JmhlaWdodD03NTc.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 90.15852047556143vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/b2ac1fd3a30f8a119ff7d2923409ce1288f42be51077aa9cb2cca13f0964f772.png\" alt=\"Joshua Blackledge and Emmie Gillikin in a candid moment, posted in November 2024 | Source: Tiktok\/f30joshh\" width=\"455\" height=\"757\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Joshua Blackledge and Emmie Gillikin in a candid moment, posted in November 2024 | Source: Tiktok\/f30joshh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The message accompanied a video montage of the couple, showing everyday moments they shared \u2014 smiling together, eating out, and spending time with friends. The text on top of the video\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@f30joshh\/video\/7441463896805887278?lang=en\">reads<\/a>, &#8220;Thanksgiving is almost here so I just want you to know how much you mean to me ml \ud83d\udc97 [sic].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7441463896805887278\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">News of Blackledge&#8217;s death comes two months after\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">the passing of another TikTok personality two months ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Chris O&#8217;Donnell, widely known as Creeohdee on TikTok for his humorous videos that resonated with millions, has died at 31. 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News, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner&#8217;s office confirmed that the fitness influencer&#8217;s death was\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1412295\/tiktoker-chris-odonnell-known-as-creeohdee-dead-at-31?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1412295\/tiktoker-chris-odonnell-known-as-creeohdee-dead-at-31?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories\">ruled a suicide<\/a>. Just one day before his passing, O&#8217;Donnell shared what would become his final Instagram post. It featured a meme and a photo of him wearing a cowboy hat, accompanied by a simple\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/\">caption<\/a>, &#8220;That they do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">O&#8217;Donnell, a resident of Gilbert, Arizona, shared glimpses of his life beyond content creation in an Instagram post from December 2022. &#8220;I am a two time college drop out,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\">wrote<\/a>, reflecting on the wide range of jobs he had held, including working as a pool boy in Florida and at a salmon processing plant in Alaska.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7377942528143838510\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I have experienced many different walks of life in my short span of time here on earth, and I love learning about other cultures and beliefs that make me challenge my own,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1880036796966293634&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F453482-tiktok-star-joshua-blackledge-dies-at-16.html&amp;sessionId=eed6733c537ee5831e37bb4f5e4a09faf5c85044&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1880036796966293634\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He also shared his passion for adventure and the outdoors. &#8220;I love beauty, and I find nothing more beautiful than the world we live in. Being able to travel and capture sights that take people&#8217;s breath away, thus planting the seed of adventure within them is one of the most fulfilling rewards for me (this side of my content will be growing a lot moving forward),&#8221; O&#8217;Donnell\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\">explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His two dogs, Blue and Riley, often accompanied him on these adventures, which he frequently documented for his followers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7436872545405619487\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Beyond his love for nature, O&#8217;Donnell found joy in creativity. &#8220;I thoroughly enjoy art in nearly every medium, whether it be photography\/videography, painting, sculpture, drawing, or music, and I create works of my own in my spare time,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A passionate advocate for mental health and substance abuse awareness, O&#8217;Donnell spoke candidly about his struggles. He got sober in 2018 and worked tirelessly to support others in finding the treatment they needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7300980315357596958\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmQNk8WLVzd\/?hl=en\">wrote<\/a>, &#8220;I have been outspoken about mental health since I was speaking about it as a YL leader in high school, and have been transparent about my own struggles in the hopes it will help others along their own path.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He also reflected on the value of genuine connections in a digital world, acknowledging that while he found fulfillment in uplifting others, he often preferred solitude and was selective about letting people into his life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7317840397173017887\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He concluded his post by encouraging his followers to look beyond the curated personas on social media and to value a more authentic view of others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Weeks before his death, O&#8217;Donnell posted a reflective video montage of scenic landscapes he had explored in November 2024. &#8220;I wonder when I leave this earth, when I leave the rat race, when I&#8217;m lying in the dirt, if you&#8217;d remember my face,&#8221; 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A user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCKP2w9Smcs\/c\/18288018577172554\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCKP2w9Smcs\/c\/18288018577172554\/?hl=en\">wrote<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;We will brother \ud83d\udc94 wish I woulda rode bulls sooner with you. Tonight we honored you at the chip. You are so deeply loved man. Everyone misses you. Really wish I could have gotten to know you better. Gave your mom a tight hug [sic]. \ud83d\ude2d&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A fellow commenter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCKP2w9Smcs\/c\/18051757763103094\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCKP2w9Smcs\/c\/18051757763103094\/?hl=en\">added<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;We will brother. I love you \u2764\ufe0f,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0while another heartbroken supporter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCKP2w9Smcs\/c\/18056917282966899\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCKP2w9Smcs\/c\/18056917282966899\/?hl=en\">assured<\/a>\u00a0the late content creator,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I will \ud83d\ude22.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-2\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1880113831101235606&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F453482-tiktok-star-joshua-blackledge-dies-at-16.html&amp;sessionId=eed6733c537ee5831e37bb4f5e4a09faf5c85044&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1880113831101235606\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">More fans flooded O&#8217;Donnell&#8217;s Instagram page with messages of love and grief.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I cannot believe this. Rest in peace my friend \ud83d\ude22,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/c\/17951526707777808\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/c\/17951526707777808\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">commented<\/a>. Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/c\/18016338077658867\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/c\/18016338077658867\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">said<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Love you always, you didn&#8217;t deserve it to go like this at all \u2764\ufe0f.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/c\/18354208447121170\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEodeWMRM_P\/c\/18354208447121170\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">stated<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Incredibly saddened to hear the news. May you fly high. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udebd.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7327912007414435102\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">O&#8217;Donnell&#8217;s sudden passing has left fellow creators in shock and mourning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">TikTok creator and fitness coach\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironsanctuary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironsanctuary\">ironsanctuary<\/a>, whose real name is Kevin Clevenger,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironsanctuary\/video\/7460348122091244830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironsanctuary\/video\/7460348122091244830\">expressed<\/a>\u00a0his sorrow, &#8220;One day I&#8217;ll find peace in knowing you&#8217;re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you&#8217;re gone. 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