Top 10 Most Famous YouTubers That Died

These were the most famous (subscribed) YouTubers who died. Many passed away in unexpected ways.

The Top Ten

Alexander (Technoblade)

I remember the first video he uploaded about cancer. I came home, I was alone, and I cried so hard that I turned red. I remember the 30th. I told myself I would probably cry if one of the SBI members died, but it would last a day because I was "heartless". I woke up the next day seeing all the tweets about him and deleting them without reading because I didn't want to see a spoiler. Thirty-one seconds was enough to make me cry for 5 hours straight.
After 2 months, I was able to understand what he said in his last note because I watched it while breathing, not crying. It has been over a year, I'm still crying, and I still can't watch his clips. I hope he is happy right now, even though he was an atheist. Fly high, big brother.
Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTENTACION)

Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (January 23, 1998 - June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion and often referred to as X, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence with his unique blend of genres including hip hop, rock, and R&B. Despite a controversial personal life and criminal... read more

He had 14.3 million subscribers at the time of his death. He was shot while riding a motorcycle in Miami, Florida. His channel currently has over 23.7 million subscribers. This event has been dubbed the John Lennon/Kurt Cobain assassination for the YouTube history books, one of the worst and darkest days and tragedies ever for the YouTube community. It shows us that such bad things can happen to the biggest people unexpectedly.
Eventually, a memorial was built for him at his funeral, which was one of the biggest for the YouTube community. The whole world mourns his death to this day. He was only 20. Rest in peace, XXXTENTACION.

It's a shame that a young man who had a really big following and was just turning his life around one step at a time lost his life at such a young age. XXXTentacion definitely would have made it even bigger over time if his death had not occurred on June 18, 2018. The killers responsible deserve to rot in prison for the rest of their pathetic, wrathful lives. One of my favorite songs from his discography is Moonlight.
Jonathan Grant Thompson (The King of Random)

He was the King of Random, creating the largest number of random videos on YouTube. He was the most famous and subscribed to one that ever died. He made videos that didn't rely mainly on music, gaming, films, or rewinds. He had 11.6 million subscribers at the time of his death. He was killed in a paragliding accident on July 28th, 2019. He was over 38 and a half years old.
Since his death, his channel has become a legacy, and the YouTube world still mourns his death to this day. His death impacted the YouTube platform and community similarly to how Paul Walker's death affected the film industry, although the cause was accidental. Yet, his channel and YouTube aren't the same anymore without him. There won't be another random YouTube creator as profound as him. It was truly that significant. Rest in peace, Jonathan Grant Thompson (King of Random).
Monty Oum (Rooster Teeth)

He had 9.59 million subscribers at the time of his death. He suffered a severe allergic reaction that became fatal. His death was a big loss for the YouTube community for a reason. Rest in peace, Monty Oum.
Caleb Logan LeBlanc (Bratayley)

RIP Caleb. He was only 13 years old at the time. He deserved more life. RIP!

He had 6.91 million subscribers at the time of his death. He had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and died of it at just over 13. Rest in peace, Caleb Logan.
Charles Green Jr. (TheAngryGrandpaShow)

He was the man who was known to freak out a lot, as well as break stuff and rant about Valentine's Day when it came up.

TheAngryGrandpaShow was one of the most hilarious shows I had ever watched. It was sad to see him go. RIP!

He had 4.09 million subscribers at the time of his death. He died of cirrhosis and pneumonia. R.I.P. Angry Grandpa.
Keith Ratliff (FPSRussia)

Known for FPSRussia, he had 6.5 million subscribers at the time of his death. He was shot. R.I.P. Keith Ratliff.
Christina Grimmie (zeldaxlove64)

Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12, 1994 - June 10, 2016), known on YouTube as zeldaxlove64, was an American singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence by posting covers of popular songs and gained wider recognition as a finalist on season 6 of The Voice in 2014.... read more

She had 3.99 million subscribers at the time of her death, which was so close to 4M. She was shot by a deranged lunatic fan named Kevin James Loibl. She was 21. Her death was like the Selena Quintanilla tragedy for YouTube's history books and had a profound effect on the YouTube community.
It made YouTubers and other stars scared for their safety. This changed the way many events worked, including adding extra security and having meet-and-greet access limited to impossible, all because of this. She was so close to getting 4M subscribers, only 100 subscribers shy of 4M, and was killed before that moment happened. A total near miss and a true talented angel lost. Rest in peace, Christina Grimmie.
Peter Emmanuel Jackson (Crazy Caboose Creations)
Trevor Paul Davis (Trevor the Train Fan)

The Newcomers

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Muudea Sedik (Twomad)

He was a gamer who went through a lot of trouble to the point he abused drugs. He started out great. A sad reminder that some people fall apart. R.I.P. too soon (2000-2024).
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Kreed Joshua Polk (Kreed's World and Soul Dog)

The Contenders

Mike Taylor (Walk off the Earth)

He had 3.33 million subscribers when he died. He died of natural causes in his sleep the day before New Year's Eve in 2018. He was the second most subscribed YouTuber to have passed away in 2018. Rest in peace, Mike Taylor.
Desmond Amofah (Etika)

If he had known about Min-Min becoming Smash Bros DLC (she was released just weeks after his death), might he have held on longer? Possibly gotten the help he needed during that time?

Desmond Daniel Amofah (Etika), one of the tallest YouTubers and streamers (approximately 6'6"), had 800,000 subscribers at the time of his death. He was depressed, admitted his depression, then wandered off and drowned himself. He committed suicide on June 19, 2019. He had a chance of reaching his first million but committed suicide before that. It was a horrible day for YouTube. Rest in peace, Etika.
Edward Jones (Aussie50)
Mike Yakiwchuk (Nughrilla)

He had 2.93 million subscribers at the time of his death. He reportedly had an unconfirmed cancer attack.
R.I.P. Yakiwchuk.
Jarad Higgins (Juice WRLD)

Jarad Anthony Higgins, known professionally as Juice WRLD, was born on December 2, 1998, and passed away on December 8, 2019. He was a rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his influence on the emo-rap and SoundCloud rap scenes, which gained popularity in the mid-to-late 2010s. His stage name came... read more

He was a legendary rapper, known for his album Too Soon with songs like Legends and All Girls Are The Same. He died at 21 after a seizure caused by an epileptic condition. It was so sudden and soon. His channel has approximately 3.71 million subscribers. He did not even make it to 4 million before his death. Rest in peace, Juice WRLD 1998-2019.
Edd Gould (Eddsworld)

Eddsworld is a British animated web series created by Edd Gould. It features comedic adventures told through animation, comics, and games. The series first premiered in 2004 and continued after Gould's death with contributions from his friends and collaborators.

He had 1.69 million subscribers. He died of leukemia. He battled for 11 months along with cancer he had for six years. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Edd Gould.

I miss him. He was the best, and I still watch Eddsworld today. It has changed a lot.
Mac Miller

Malcolm James McCormick (January 19, 1992 - September 7, 2018), best known by his stage name Mac Miller, was an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was also a noted record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman. Miller died of an accidental drug overdose on September 7, 2018, and... read more

His channel has 2.86 million subscribers. He was once the boyfriend of Ariana Grande. He was best known for many rap songs. He died of a drug overdose at 26. Rest in peace, Mac Miller.
Connie Kin (WhatsUpMoms)

She had 2.71 million subscribers at the time of her death. She was the co-founder of WhatsUpMoms. R.I.P. Connie Kin.

She was a lovely lady. She will be missed by her children and friends.
Lil Bub

Lil Bub was a celebrity cat recognized for her unique appearance, which resulted from several genetic mutations, including feline dwarfism and osteoporosis. She became an internet sensation and inspired a loyal fanbase. Lil Bub's image was used to create a variety of merchandise, including plush toys... read more

Poor cat. I wish he had more life in front of him. RIP!
Ronron

RonRon was a red fox owned by the YouTuber foxalbiazul. He appeared in many of the channel's videos between 2008 and 2016.
RonRon became popular among viewers for his playful and curious behavior. He passed away in April 2016 and remains a memorable part of the channel's early years.

RonRon was a domesticated pet red fox bought from a licensed exotic animal breeder in Oklahoma, captive-bred and hand-raised. He was cared for by foxalbiazul in Arkansas, which allows pet foxes without any permit needed. He enjoyed a large outdoor habitat as well as a small indoor caged spot in foxalbiazul's living room. He had approximately 685,000 subscribers and passed away just 10 days before turning 8 years old. Foxes don't live long, though.
He might have been the fox that inspired Ylvis to make their hit song What Does the Fox Say. Rest in peace, Ronron (2008-2016).

He was a cute fox who sadly had to go. He was very innocent to the people around him. RIP!
Michigun
Verne Troyer

Verne Jay Troyer was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer. He was best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series. Troyer also appeared in other films and television shows, gaining recognition for his work and for standing 2 feet 8 inches tall.

He had 1.06 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. He was known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series. He committed suicide with alcohol poisoning. He was cremated, and his ashes were interred in a niche at Colon United Methodist Church Columbarium in Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan.

My sister just started watching him. We wondered why he did not upload in three years. Well, alcohol poisoning.

He deserves much more respect! RIP!
Steve Cash (Talking Kitty Cat)

Steve Cash was a YouTuber best known for his Talking Kitty Cat series. He also made other content such as his 4Steves web series, his old blog videos from 2008-2014, skits, cover songs, and even some original music. Sadly, on the morning of April 16, 2020, he took his own life.
A truly amazing and talented guy gone at only 40 years old. Rest in peace, Steve. You will be sorely missed.

He was a nice YouTuber. He had funny cats like Gibson, who has passed away, random kitty Sylvester, Shelby, and all other kitties. Long live Steve, Sylvester, and Gibson!
James Moulton (James TheLogoMan)
Tomás Blanch (tomiii 11)

Since his death, his channel has gained nearly 8.4 million subscribers, with 630,000 in the 24 hours since his death announcement and another 550,000 the following day. He was the fastest-growing kid creator, and any creator for a short time, on YouTube. He was announced dead on August 30 after a half-year battle with brain cancer. He was only 11. Rest in peace.