Tik Tok star Bobby Moudy – who rose to fame sharing family videos online – has committed suicide aged 46 after financial problems
A father of three who rose to prominence on video-sharing platform Tik Tok has died by suicide aged 46, his family have confirmed.
James Robert Moudy – affectionately known as Bobby – passed away last week on April 28, according to his family’s statement.
The statement explained that the “loving father and husband” had been “burdened with financial strain” leading up to his tragic passing.
The social media star has 360,000 followers on Tik Tok and shared his last video just a day before his death.
Tragic: A father-of-three who rose to fame on video-sharing platform Tik Tok has committed suicide aged 46, his family has confirmed
A statement read: “Bobby was a loving father, husband, brother and friend. On April 28, he was a tragic victim of suicide. Bobby was full of life and smiling…”
A statement read: “Bobby was a loving father, husband, brother and friend. On April 28, he was a tragic victim of suicide. Bobby was full of life and smiling…
But also under financial pressure. His wife Jennifer and their three children are in an emotional and financial crisis because he was their rock.”
Alongside the announcement, Bobby’s oldest daughter Kaitlyn wrote, “On April 28, my best friend was able to see Heavenly Father.
“He was the most wonderful father, brother, uncle and friend. He had such an impact on not only his family but also those around him.
Latest post: His last video was from Kaytlin who was featured a lot on his Tik Tok page over the years
He was and still is so loved by so many. He will be remembered forever. I hope you give Louie a big hug for us.
“We are counting down the days until we see you again.
According to TMZBobby died at his home in Mississippi, but the circumstances surrounding his suicide are currently unknown.
Friends of the Moudy family have set up a GoFundMe to help the family through their loss and financial difficulties after Bobby’s death.
Bobby is survived by his wife Jennifer and children Kaytlin, Max and Charleigh.
He gained popularity on the app after sharing fun videos of his daily life with his family at their home in the US
His last video was from Kaytlin, who featured a lot on his Tik Tok page over the years.
Under the post, Bobby’s wife Jenny asked their followers to “pray” for the family following his sudden death.
Jenny, whose name is Mum Moudy, wrote: ‘Please keep praying for us and @kaytlin moudy we will try to keep you updated soon. He loved to be crazy and make friends on this app. Pray for us.’
Sudden loss: On her own page, Jenny said a montage of images of her late husband, alongside music from Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Support: Messages of support for the family poured in under her message
On her own page, Jenny said a montage of images of her late husband, alongside the music of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Somewhere Over The Rainbow.
She wrote, “My dear Bobby! Go fund me in bio for his 3 babies.”
Messages of support for the family poured in under her post.
