Steve Bridges dead: Beloved comedian dies at 41 as horrified wife 'found him dead on sofa'

TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has died aged 41. The American social media star, known for his hilarious POV skits and boasted over two million followers on the platform, died in his sleep on Wednesday October 15th. His devastated wife confirmed the news after discovering him on the sofa.

Chelsey took to social media to tell fans his death had come "totally out of the blue", and Bridges had been determined to become healthier as three of his family members had died young.

Bridges' grandmother passed away in her sleep at 52, and his father and grandfather both died in their forties. The star is thought to have died from natural causes according to the Peoria Police Department in Illinois, accoting to TMZ. She said: "Who you saw online was just the characters that he created. He was so talented because he was the opposite of all of them. He was the most attentive father, and the best, the best husband, and the greatest, sweetest man.

"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."

Bridges' close friend and fellow filmmaker Eric Mathis also issued a statement, writing: "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.

"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 leaves behind Chelsey, and their daughter, 14, and their ten-year-old twin sons.