US EditionTikTok Star John Crawley, Known as KingBeardX, Dies at 47
John Crawley, known as KingBeardX, gained over 3.5 million followers with his comedic content before his death due to breathing issues at 47, friends said.
- On Aug. 18, 2025, John E. Crawley died of cardiac arrest at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, with friend Anthony Caruso confirming the death via GoFundMe on August 19, 2025.
- Crawley was hospitalized earlier this month at a Mississippi hospital after trouble breathing; family said he was placed on a ventilator, his O2 dropped below 66%, then rose to 100%, and a chest tube was inserted.
- Crawley's social media presence — over 3.5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook — reflected his fluffy beard and comedic reactions to people eating food.
- Anthony Caruso organized a GoFundMe after noting John Crawley lacked medical insurance, and friends and fans left thoughtful messages recalling his humor and laughter.
- John E. Crawley, 47, was remembered as the self‑titled `funniest dude on the Internet` after news outlets reported his death earlier this week, with Glenfield Funeral Home confirming his passing.
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With funny videos JohnCrawley entertained millions of followers as KingBeardX on social media. Now the TikTok star died at just 47 years old. His health had deteriorated dramatically in the past few weeks.
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