TikTok star Waffler69, whose real name is Taylor, known for eating fast food and other bizarre items, has died at the age of 33.
The news was broken by TMZ. The food vlogger passed away Wednesday according to his brother Clayton. His brother suspects that the TikToker died of a heart attack.
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Clayton told the entertainment news outlet that Taylor called his mother after experiencing some discomfort. After the situation worsened, Caloyton had to call an ambulance to rush him to the hospital from his home in Louisiana. Taylor breathed his last at the hospital.
Apparently, heart problems run in the family as Taylor’s father and grandfather also suffered from genetic cardiac problems.
Clayton asked the fans of Waffler69 to keep his legacy alive by rewatching his content. A GoFundMe page has also been started to help cover funeral costs.
Taylor garnered 1.7 million followers on TikTok, with an impressive 32.8m likes across the platform just by creating a fan base that used to tune in to watch him consume a lot of wild and nostalgic food.
He was also used to putting the meals on top of VHS tape for an extra dose of nostalgia. From massive fruit loops to octopus spaghetti, nothing escaped Taylor’s stomach.
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Almost as though providing pleasant evaluations for anyone wishing to sample these goodies on their own, he provided real-time commentary on how the food tastes in the majority of his TikToks. Positive feedback from his TikTokers abounded, with many praising Waffler69’s interpretations of these meals.
He also ran a YouTube channel for the past 16 years.