SUMMARY
- A viral trend states famous YouTuber MrBeast has died.
- Find out about the truth behind the viral trend and the shocking car crash MrBeast was a part of in the past.
MrBeast is one of the most famous YouTubers in the world possessing a charming personality and a philanthropic heart. He has already broken several records on YouTube and is on his way to breaking more. However, there are stories about the YouTuber that are making people believe that he has died. A story about his horrific car crash and a viral post on X stating MrBeast has died has confused his fans. Let’s find out the truth.
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is the most-subscribed individual on YouTube. With over 230 million subscribers, he is also the second-most-subscribed channel overall. Donaldson was born on May 7, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas. The 25-year-old is happy and healthy considering he posted a YouTube video just a few days ago and continues to post on X regularly.
MrBeast is known for his fast-paced and high-production videos, however, in 2020, he was involved in a fast-paced incident where his quick thinking saved his life.
MrBeast was involved in a dangerous car accident
In 2021, MrBeast opened up about a shocking car accident he was a part of. He explained it on his crew member Karl Jacobs‘ podcast and also on Logan Paul’s famed IMPAULSIVE.
In a September 2021 episode of IMPAULSIVE, MrBeast detailed how he was coming back from a shoot with two of his friends. The friend who was driving notified the passengers of an uneasy feeling. The driver passed out soon after. Donaldson and his other friend tried to wake up him but to no avail.
“I’m looking at the road, and I turn around and look to my left, and his head’s just bobbling,” Donaldson described his friend’s state. “His arms just went limp.”
Donaldson then tried to push the driver’s feet away from the accelerator and pressed the brakes. As soon as they were coming to a halt, the driver woke up and pressed the accelerator again. Donaldson steered the car away from the road and into the concrete on the sides. “By all metrics, he was literally dead, and there was a dead man driving the car,” Donaldson explained.
Miraculously, MrBeast and his friends escaped the accident with minor injuries. After getting checked, it was revealed that his friend (the driver) suffered from a rare medical condition where his heart stopped.
Jimmy Donaldson had to debunk his own death hoax on X
Donaldson is no stranger to rumors about himself. However, at one point, he had to debunk his own death hoax. In March 2023, an X account falsely posted about MrBeast’s death. The post went viral and reached a huge audience. Many started commenting with prayers for his friends and family.
Why does this have 100,000 likes? Lol
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) March 16, 2023
However, Donaldson was forced to address it the next day. He wrote, “Why does this have 100,000 likes? Lol,”
By the time Donaldson replied to the post, X had added a disclaimer to it. X stated that no reliable source could verify the claim.
Can we end the trend of photoshopping fake tweets of mine as thumbnails? Thx
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) June 19, 2023
In another instance, Donaldson also had to call out a YouTuber in June 2023. A YouTube video with a thumbnail stating that Donaldson was diagnosed with a disease due to which he would die in three years. The narrator explained that Donaldson would die due to Crohn’s disease. To debunk this hoax, Donaldson tweeted sarcastically, “Thank god for this YouTube video or I wouldn’t have known I’m dying in three years.”
Further, he requested the end of “photoshopping fake tweets of mine as thumbnails.” MrBeast is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in reality, however, it does not imply his death in three years.