Watch: YouTuber Alysha Burney Dead at 25
Alysha Burney’s brother is speaking out.
After the YouTuber died during a trip to Mexico, her brother Charles Burney is asking fans and online users to stop speculation surrounding Alysha’s passing.
“She does not do drugs,” he told Fox4. “She was a self-loving and happy individual who cherished her life and was looking forward to the upcoming year’s plans. She was in Mexico to celebrate her birthday. She was a very classy young woman.”
He continued, “There’s a spread of misinformation online, stating different things based on speculation. These sources lack credibility and should not be believed. My sister did not engage in environments that would lead to such situations.”
Charles had previously addressed speculation in an Instagram post confirming Alysha’s passing.
“It is extremely difficult seeing all of the false narratives trying to defame her legacy,” he wrote in the March 10 statement, “and we are ready to take legal action for those continuing to spread false information regarding her passing.”
He continued, “We know so many people care about her and will share more information soon but just give us some time and please stop harassing the family. Her legacy will still live on FOREVER!!”
Charles—who was with Alysha at the time of her death—confirmed to Fox4 News Alysha died after having an asthma attack in her sleep on March 2 while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, one day before her 25th birthday.
Alysha had an avid social media following—having amassed over 5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube—and owned her own production company in Kansas City called ABurneyProductions. The company had already produced a film and had several more projects in the works, per Fox4.
“Alysha was very goal-oriented, creative, and passionate about giving back,” Charles said of his sister. “She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Digital Media Production and was working towards her graduate degree.”
He added, “She was not selfish with her knowledge and was a very open book about her journey. She will always be dearly loved, and her legacy will live on forever.”
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