"None of us really understand why or how this could happen": Preston Ordone's mom mourns 'Okay Baby' star's death at 2 

Katelynn Norris Ordone, the mother of Preston, the 'Okay Baby' star, recently opened up and updated netizens about the accident that happened on April 24.

In the emotional video she posted on her Instagram, she shared that she had been discharged from the hospital while her husband was still admitted. She also said that she and her daughter, Paisley Ordone, were staying at an Airbnb close to the hospital to visit her husband.

Speaking of the accident that took the life of her two-year-old son, Preston Ordone, she said in the video:

''I think we all are trying—none of us really understand why or how this could happen.''

Katelynn Ordone speaks out in an emotional video after her son’s tragic death

Katelynn's son, Preston Ordone, who was 2 years old and was famous for his signature response 'Okay,' was affectionately called the 'Okay Baby' by the community. He died in a car accident on April 24, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana.

On April 30, Katelynn shared an emotional video in which she spoke about the incident. In the video, she said:

''I wanted to try to come on here and give y'all an update, because I have been hearing about all the love and the support that y'all have been giving, and it means so much to us in a time like this.''

She continued:

''I may not be able to watch everything, I may not be able to reply to every comment, because it's really hard for me to look at it. I'm still seeing some things and hearing how much y'all love him, and it means a lot.''

She also gave updates on her husband being in the hospital and she and her daughter living in an Airbnb close to the hospital. She captioned the video saying:

''It’s very hard for me to gather my thoughts right now but I really wanted everyone to know I truly appreciate the support during this incredibly difficult time. #okaybaby #preston.''

Melanie Matranga and her husband, close and loved ones of Preston and his family, had shared a video earlier this week confirming Preston's death and the accident the family suffered. They explained how Preston and his parents, Katelynn and Jaelan, were in an accident, and while the parents suffered from serious injuries and were admitted to different hospitals, Preston unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

In the video, Melanie said:

''Katelynn has multiple broken bones. She had a very bad concussion. She walked for the first time today. Jaelan had to have emergency surgery on one of his legs. He has rods in them, pins in them.''

She continued:

''They’re both at different hospitals. Preston was removed from the vehicle and brought to the hospital. They tried everything that they could.''

Preston was known for his playful antics and his cheerful energy. Katelynn often posted videos of her children on social media, which received love and admiration from her followers. Preston's tragic death came as a shock, and followers poured their tributes in the comments section of the video.

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