TikTok, YouTube Stars Die From Confirmed Medical Causes

The causes of death for two popular young social media influencers have recently been confirmed. Joshua Blackledge, a 16-year-old TikTok star with over a million followers, died by suicide after exhibiting behavioral changes over the past year, and was found by a family member with personal items nearby, according to official documents. Meanwhile, Philip Enewally, known as the YouTuber P2istheName, passed away at 26 from sudden cardiac dysfunction caused by a rare heart condition called solitary papillary muscle hypertrophy, a subtype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, as determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Enewally was found collapsed in the mailroom of his Los Angeles apartment, and his death was ruled natural. Prior to his death, Enewally had expressed plans to leave Los Angeles, reflecting on his need to move beyond his hometown. Both influencers received numerous tributes from friends, family, and fans, highlighting their impact and the grief surrounding their untimely deaths.