TikTok Influencer Joshua Blackledge Remembered Following Sudden Death at 16

The cause of death for the North Carolina teen with 1.1 million followers remains undisclosed as tributes from loved ones and fans continue to pour in.

• Joshua Blackledge, a 16-year-old TikTok influencer from Newport, North Carolina, passed away on March 18, 2025, with no cause of death disclosed by his family.
• Known for his car content, lip-sync videos, and posts with friends and girlfriend Emmie Gillikin, Blackledge had over 1.1 million TikTok followers.
• A celebration of life was held on March 23, 2025, in Newport, where friends, family, and followers gathered to honor his memory.
• Blackledge, a junior at West Carteret High School, was involved in wrestling and track and had a passion for cars, the outdoors, and helping his family.
• His girlfriend, Emmie Gillikin, shared a heartfelt tribute video on March 20, expressing her grief and reflecting on their relationship.

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