Steve Bridges was a popular TikTok comedian and content creator whose comedy skits were relatable from his point of view (POV). He passed away in his sleep on October 15th, 2025, at the age of 41. His wife, Chelsey Bridges, broke the news two days later on his social media accounts via a tearful video. Fans became shocked by the news and saddened all across the internet.
Bridges was best known for creating comedy YouTube videos about everyday life, love life, and family life. His humor appealed to millions who were subscribers to his videos. Over the years, he built a loyal online following drawn to his down-to-earth personality and effortless storytelling style.
Once the news broke, tributes poured in from fans, fellow musicians, and industry peers. His fans shared his video clips and looked back on the better times and the laughs he added to social media.
Steve Bridges' early life and career
Steve Bridges was born on September 27th, 1984. He began creating and sharing short, funny real-life situational clips on TikTok in the year 2019. He became an overnight sensation because his timing and creativity clicked. He added spark to his stories by often using the elements of costumes, greenscreen, and minimal setups.
His most favored character, the "deadbeat boyfriend," was an entertaining character and could be identified with by the majority of the audience. Other than that, he made sketches about relationships, social clumsiness, and parenthood. Most individuals could relate to the daily life instances these sketches described.
By 2025, Steve Bridges had amassed around 400,000 followers on Instagram and over two million on TikTok. He rose to internet fame as a comedian, known for his consistent content and genuine connection with his audience. Despite working entirely from home, his videos reached millions of viewers around the world.
Personal life and death
Steve Bridges has been married to Chelsey Bridges for 16 years. They used to collaborate on videos and post the highlights of their everyday life on the internet. They have three children: a teenager and twin boys. Chelsey also appeared in several of his comedy sketches, and their relationship played a significant role in boosting his online popularity.
Chelsey stated in her obituary that Steve was a caring husband and a fine dad. She wanted to thank fans for the support, and her husband's wish was to make other people laugh. After his passing, a GoFundMe page fundraiser was set up on behalf of Chelsey and the children, and more than $33,000 was raised in the first few days.
Steve Bridges died from natural causes, the Peoria Police Department reported. There was no indication of foul play. They also noted that various members within his family had died young from natural causes. His early death was sorely felt by his fans, who had been following him for decades.