Piko Preston, also known as Jon Preston, was a popular TikTok star and content creator who died on August 13, 2023, at the age of 43. He had over 1 million followers on TikTok and his videos had over 13.1 million likes. He was known for his funny sketches and relatable skits about everyday life, relationships and family.
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How Did Piko Preston Die?
The exact cause of death for Piko Preston has not been disclosed by his family or any official sources. However, his ex-wife, who goes by the username @tnmamabear4 on TikTok, said in a video tribute that his death occurred “suddenly” and that he “died in his sleep after having a bad day with depression”
Some fans have speculated that he may have died of a heart attack or stroke, but there is no confirmation of this.
How Did the TikTok Community React to His Death?
Piko Preston’s death shocked and saddened many of his fans and fellow content creators on TikTok. Many of them posted messages and videos expressing their condolences and paying tribute to his legacy.
One of his best friends, DJHUNTS, (@djhuntsofficial) created a video dedicated to the late social media star, saying: “R.I.P. @pikotrain5 gonna miss you man”.
His sister, Lara Preston Neves, also confirmed his death on Facebook on August 14, 2023, saying: “My wonderful, energetic, wild, generous, funny, and much loved little brother Jon (Piko Preston) passed away this week at the age of 43. I can’t even wrap my head around a world without him in it”.
She described him as the most generous person she ever knew, and the most fun uncle to her children.
Who Was Piko Preston?
Piko Preston was a content creator and TikTok star who started his account in 2022. He quickly gained a large following for his humorous and entertaining videos, covering various topics and genres.
He often did duets with other content creators, and lip-synced to viral ‘sounds’ from the app. He also collaborated with brands and celebrities, such as Reese Witherspoon and Will Smith.
One of his most viral videos, which was released on April 26, 2023, received over 180,000 likes and currently has over 1.6 million views. It was a parody of the song “I’m a Believer” by Smash Mouth, where he changed the lyrics to “I’m a believer, I couldn’t leave her if I tried” to “I’m a believer, I couldn’t leave her, she’s my wife”.
He also posted videos about his personal life, such as his divorce, his children, and his struggles with depression. He often used humor as a way to cope with his challenges and to make others laugh.
He was born in Utah, and lived in Tennessee. He had four children, two from his previous marriage and two from his ex-wife’s previous marriage. He was also a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
