Waffler 69: TikTok Star Who Ate Bizarre Food Dies from Heart Attack Aged 33
- Famous TikToker Waffler 69 has died from a suspected heart attack after experiencing some discomfort at his home in Louisiana
- The 33-year-old boasted 1.7 million followers and was known for posting clips of himself eating bizarre foods
- According to his brother Clayton, his father and grandfather both suffer from genetic heart conditions
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Waffler69, a famous TikToker, has died from a suspected heart attack aged 33.
His brother Clayton confirmed the death
Mail Online reports that his brother Clayton confirmed that the social media star who boasted 1.7 million followers died on Wednesday, January 11.
The social media star, whose real name is Taylor, posted clips of himself trying bizarre foods and this made people throng to his page.
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According to Clayton, Taylor started experiencing discomfort and called his mother, before ringing for an ambulance to take him to the hospital from his Louisiana home.
He later died at the hospital. The TikToker's brother said Taylor's dad and grandfather also suffered from genetic heart problems,
GoFundMe page for Waffer69
Clayton has since launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for Taylor's funeral costs.
He wrote: "If he has touched your heart in some way, Me and my family would appreciate it."
So far, the appeal has raised N563,474 ($1,245 of its $1,500) goal.
Taylor has been making content for 16 years and his last clip on TikTok was posted on Wednesday, January 11, just hours before his death.
In the video, he tried the viral big fruit loop, dunked in milk.
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Fans, family, and friends thronged online platforms to mourn his death saying that he was the pillar of their community.
Waken was praised by Muthee Kiengei, Wahome Thuku, and Bishop Mehemehe for his love of life and community.
"R.I.P Waken.Waken from Gatundu North was just a vibe, his body while dancing could reflect his happiness and a clean heart," said Kameme TV presenter Muthee Kiongei wa Watoria on his Facebook page on December 21.
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54
Late popular musician Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, is dead after suffering a heart attack at her Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports that her housekeeper found her unresponsive in her bedroom. About the same time, Lisa's ex-husband, Danny Keough, who has been living with her for some time now, returned from taking the kids to school and started CPR until the paramedics arrived.
Emergency services responded to a call reporting a possible cardiac arrest at the Presley’s home in Calabasas, Calif.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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