TIKTOK star Piko Preston has tragically passed away, shocking his legion of fans after his sudden death at age 43.
The online entertainer built a following of over a million fans on TikTok – but who was the man behind the phone?
Who was Piko Preston?
Known for his comedy skits, Piko rose to fame by sharing his hilarious videos which gained over 13.1 million likes.
Going by the username @pikotrain5, Preston pledged in his bio to teach anyone that followed him to L@L – Laugh @ Life.
The beloved TikTok star was known for repurposing viral sounds into his comedy sketches, spreading his infectious positivity to hundreds of thousands of viewers per video.
What was said on Jon Preston’s death?
Real name Jon ‘Piko’ Preston, tributes have poured in following the news of the viral star’s death.
His passing was confirmed in a heart-breaking Facebook post by his family.
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Jon’s sister wrote: “Jon is the most generous person I have ever known. He gave everything to everyone.
“If Jon was around you were guaranteed to laugh.
“He was the most fun uncle to my children and each of my girls has a special connection with him even though we live so far apart.
“He recently began a TikTok account where his beautiful smile, wicked sense of humor, and impeccable comedic timing made his one million followers laugh on a daily basis.”
His death also brought a wave of tributes from other creators on Tik-Tok, with many posting tributes in his name.
Preston’s ex-wife made a beautiful tribute post, where she shared a picture highlighting them and their children together.
The cause of death has not been revealed.