Joshua Blackledge: Tributes Our as he dies as Tiktok star on the rise, at the age of 16
Tiktok Star Joshua Blackledge died at the age of 16.
Blackledge, who had over one million followers on the social media platform, died at his house Newport, North CarolinaMarch 18 second to his obituary. A cause of death has not been revealed.
The influencer, username @F30joshh, was increasing in popularity and often shared content with his girlfriend Emmie Gillikin, as well as his love for his BMW and the new white truck. He was a junior student at the West Cartaret High School and was “involved in wrestling and on the track”.
“He had a passion for outdoor life and loved to stay around the water, whether fishing or by boat with friends,” he read the tribute on the Noe Brooks Funeral Home website. “He also had a love for cars and trucks.”
He continued: “At home, Joshua liked to help his mother cook, gardening and working in the courtyard. He had an energetic spirit and was known for his funny nature, often impressing others with backflips.
“Giosuè will be remembered by those who knew him for his enthusiasm and love for life. He may have his memory to bring comfort to all those who cry his disappearance.”
His followers were left shocked for the news.
“There is no way,” wrote a person. “I am praying for Emmie. Josh rests Josh.”
Another wrote: “He is crazy the brother died at a young age”.
Blackledge and his girlfriend had just celebrated their eight -month -old anniversary, according to the posts on Tiktok.
He wrote a tribute shortly after his death, saying: “I miss this sweet boy right now. I never thought that I would be here without you. Josh showed me what love was really (even if) I am very young. He never missed that he had made a smile on the face, no matter how angry I was angry. Even after these two days, nothing seems real and I feel all the emotions.”
He survived his parents, Jonathan and Jackie Blackledge, and his brother Josiah Blackledge.
Both his brother Josiah and his girlfriend Emmie seem to have deactivated their account on social media.
An event of “celebration of life” was held on March 23 at Camp Albemarle, Newport, in his memory.
