Keenan Cahill has reportedly died at the age of 27.
The YouTube sensation – famous for his lip sync videos – passed away on Thursday according to a family spokesperson, as per WGN.
Though a cause of death has not been revealed, Keenan, who was diagnosed with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome, shared two weeks ago that he was undergoing open heart surgery on December 15.
Gone too soon: Keenan Cahill has reportedly died at the age of 27. The YouTube sensation passed away on Thursday according to a family spokesperson; Pictured 2013
‘For those who are asking. December 15th is the date of surgery,’ he wrote on what is his last Instagram post on December 12.
On December 5th he also shared a post that read: ‘One week till open heart surgery. Wish me luck. Love ya’ll.’
Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome is a ‘progressive condition that causes many tissues and organs to enlarge, become inflamed or scarred, and eventually waste away’ according to MedlinePlus.
Last post: Though a cause of death has not been revealed, Keenan, who was diagnosed with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome, shared two weeks ago that he was undergoing open heart surgery on December 15
Beloved: Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, Keenan rose to fame with his entertaining clips, which drew the attention of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more
Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, Keenan rose to fame in 2010 with his entertaining clips, which drew the attention of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Katy Perry, 50 Cent, Nick Cannon, Justin Bieber and more, who appeared on his channel to do duets.
Aside from his YouTube career, Keenan was also featured in Sara Barilles’ music video for Uncharted, along with Adam Levine, Sia, and Ryan Tedder.
Cahill also performed with American electronic dance music duo LMFAO onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards.
The young star met Katy Perry during her California Dreams Tour, and they performed her Teenage Dream together in a video.
With Katy: The young star met Katy Perry during her California Dreams Tour, and they performed her Teenage Dream together in a video
Fan: Bieber, 28 – who was also discovered on YouTube – appeared on Cahill’s popular channel; Pictured in 2012
Popular: Cahill also performed with American electronic dance music duo LMFAO onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards; Pictured with David Hasselhoff at the AMA’s
Fans showed support to the star after the news broke, with many commenting their condolences under his last Instagram post.
‘You were such a huge part of my childhood ❤️ Rest In Peace,’ one wrote.
‘Core YouTube childhood memories from you. Fly free in the eternal sky,’ another one added.
Cahill’s popular YouTube videos had over 500-million views.
Beloved: Cahill’s popular YouTube videos had over 500-million views; Pictured with Andy Grammer in 2014
Career: Cahill was previously nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star and in September 2011, he was also nominated for Viral Web Star at the J-14 Awards; Pictured in 2012
Other guest artists on his channel have included Maroon 5, Flo Rida, 50 Cent, Jason Derulo, Gym Class Heroes, Cody Simpson, Tinie Tempah, The Wanted, Big Time Rush, Glee, Andy Grammer and more.
He has also released three singles on iTunes: Hands Up, Closer, and Back to Us.
Cahill was previously nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star and in September 2011, he was also nominated for Viral Web Star at the J-14 Awards.
The internet star was diagnosed with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome at the age of one.
He had previously received a bone marrow transplant in 1997 to slow down the progression of the disease, and had other surgeries that followed.
Health struggles: The internet star was diagnosed with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome at the age of one. He had previously received a bone marrow transplant in 1997 to slow down the progression of the disease, as well as a number of other surgeries; Pictured 2012
