TikTok Comedian VonViddy Dies By Suicide At 32, Sister Confirms

TikTok star VonViddy has passed away at just 32 years old. The comedian, whose real name was Joseph Muchlinski, lost a long battle with mental illness and took his own life, according to his sister, Martha Muchlinski, who confirmed the sad news in a TikTok selfie video on Aug. 22. Just days before his death, VonViddy took to his TikTok to share how he wanted to be remembered by his family and fans, citing his music and comedy as strong points in his life. He also highlighted some of his struggles, saying he didn’t want people to remember him “as an addict and an alcoholic who put his family through hell.” He ended the post by saying how thankful he was for the opportunities he had over the years, noting his abundance of peace and love for his fans. “It’s all love,” Joe captioned the post. VonViddy had gained over 170,000 followers and almost 9 million likes on TikTok. He began sharing his original music and comedy bits in 2020.