Overview
- His wife, Chelsey Bridges, announced on Oct. 17 that he died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 15 and said she found him on their couch.
- The Peoria, Illinois, Police Department confirmed officers responded to a report of a natural death at a private residence, and no official cause has been released.
- Chelsey said they were married for 16 years, have three children, and asked the public to show kindness as the family may grieve online.
- A GoFundMe to assist his wife and children is active, drawing tens of thousands of dollars in early donations.
- Bridges built an audience of about two million with POV comedy skits and made his 2025 film debut in INfernal, with filmmaker Eric Mathis leading tributes to his life and work.