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6th March 2025
10:13am GMT
Popular YouTuber Andrew Cross has died after being taken off life support by his family.
The 36-year-old creator, better know as 'Desert Drifter', had been in a coma for more than a month after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a car accident.
On Tuesday, March 4, his family made the heartbreaking decision to take him off life support.
His sister, Jenna Spooner announced on the CaringBridge website that the social media influencer had passed away surrounded by family and friends.
She wrote: "Before removing Andrew from life support yesterday, they put him on a mobile ventilator and walked a loop around the whole ICU while all the available staff lined the hallway as a way to honor him.
"Then in the room, friends & family read scripture, prayed, and sang during the process of removing life support and for over an hour afterwards. It was peaceful and beautiful."
Jenna added: "Andrew really lived life to the fullest, and his story & impact isn’t over yet. It’s been wonderful to get to know him in new ways as we’ve seen photos and stories shared by so many. We look forward to more of that as we honor a life well lived."
She and Andrew's wife, Evelyn, thanked the public for their support, prayers and donations.
Additionally, they also paid tribute to the medical staff who cared for Andrew following the accident.
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