Renowned TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has tragically passed away at the age of 41.

Bridges, celebrated for his engaging POV skits that captured the attention of 2.1 million followers on the popular platform, died unexpectedly while sleeping on his couch this past Wednesday.

Chelsey, his wife of 16 years, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a poignant video, expressing shock at his sudden departure, which she described as ‘totally out of the blue.’

Despite being committed to a healthier lifestyle, Bridges, who resided in Peoria, Illinois, and was a father to three, had a family history of premature deaths, with three relatives having passed away young.

In her emotional announcement, Chelsey shared, “I’m really sorry to deliver this news in this way. If I wait any longer, I fear I won’t be able to do it.”

‘Who you saw online was just the characters that he created. He was so talented because he was the opposite of all of them.

TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has died aged 41, his wife Chelsey shared with fans

His wife broke down in tears as she wiped her face in the emotional video

‘He was the most attentive father, and the best, the best husband. And the greatest, sweetest man. And thanks to you internet, he’s been able to live his dream of making people laugh. I am so thankful that he got to do that,’ she added as she wiped tears off her face.

‘I’m not going to tell my children that they can’t grieve online. I will probably grieve online too. This is life now. Please never take it for granted and try to live your dreams every day. Love your family and take care of yourself.’

A statement from his close friend and filmmaker Eric Mathis read: ‘This is one of the worst announcements I could ever have to make… our brother from another mother Steve Bridges has passed away. 

‘Steve was an incredible talent beloved by millions of fans across the world, he was part of our tight knit film family, he was a husband and a father to 3 young kids. At 41, he is gone way too soon. 

‘Everyone who had the pleasure, the absolute pleasure of meeting Steve, they all loved him. 

‘He was so kind, so genuine, so passionate about his art, and infectious in his many amazing traits. 

She added, ‘We are all in shock, we grieve with his family, and we are all heavy with the weight of his loss. Steve made us all laugh, he became part of my core film team, and the world really lost an amazing man with his passing’

Bridges, known for his POV skits on the platform where he boasted 2.1 million followers, passed away in his sleep on his couch on Wednesday

Chelsey, whom he had been married to for 16 years, confirmed his death in a heartbreaking video in which she revealed his passing had come ‘totally out of the blue’

She added that while Bridges, who was a father of three, had been pursuing a healthier lifestyle, three of his family members had died young

‘We are all in shock, we grieve with his family, and we are all heavy with the weight of his loss. Steve made us all laugh, he became part of my core film team, and the world really lost an amazing man with his passing,’ he added.

‘Please keep Steve, his family, and his many MANY friends in your thoughts. Rest easy brother. You are forever our “Mikey!”‘

Bridges is thought to have died from natural causes according to the Peoria Police Department, reported TMZ.

Dying young runs in his family as his grandmother passed away in her sleep at 52, and his father and grandfather both died in their forties.

The couple have a 14-year-old daughter and ten-year-old twin boys.