Keenan Cahill

2022 - 12 - 30

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YouTube star Keenan Cahill dies at age 27 (Fox 56)

Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome is a progressive condition that causes many tissues and organs to enlarge, become inflamed or scarred, and eventually waste away ( ...

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Keenan Cahill, YouTube lip syncer, dies at 27 (CNN)

Cahill lip synced to pop hits of the early 2010s, racking up millions of views and performing with the celebrities whose songs he mouthed along to.

And the popular Twitch user Ellohime, with whom Cahill played the video game “RimWorld” regularly on the platform, [paid tribute](https://twitter.com/EllohimeTwitch/status/1608901521068167170) to Cahill as a “Viking forever,” from one viral star to another. Per his manager, Cahill became one of the first YouTubers to pass 500 million views on his personal channel. DJ Pauly D of “Jersey Shore” fame [received frequent treatments ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwWJlL7zppg)and underwent several surgeries. She tweeted her love for his rendition and later The concept was simple: An ever-expressive Cahill would simply mouth lyrics to hits of the era like Usher’s The fundraiser was started to help pay for Cahill’s medical and funeral expenses. [releasing](https://www.fuse.tv/videos/2013/06/keenan-cahill-interview-hands-up-new-songs) a single of his own in 2013 and later becoming a DJ and producer. [Ariana Grande ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWNqDgkHfU)to lip sync in his YouTube videos, and some, including [Jennifer Aniston](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsxDT89cWLs), producer [ David Guetta](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyNSx7TXVqE) and the [contestants](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6p9QLCvYfQ) on “America’s Next Top Model” borrowed his viral star power for their own videos. [ “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ChcMtiiic)and Rihanna’s [“Only Girl (In the World)” ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTya267fe1Y)with aplomb and watch the views pour in. [Katy Perry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Jj0TkqBX4) and [ 50 Cent](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwimc4cvUmQ), to join him [.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwimc4cvUmQ) [GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/4nfsw-keenan-cahill?) organized by his aunt and also shared on his [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKeenanCahill/posts/pfbid0Wwja4AkUs9GT1m7NVNin13937sZgX5D8YkKjWnJiUS9gPHiq7FEN6ZfqRB6J7E54l).

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Keenan Cahill, YouTube creator who made videos lip-syncing with ... (NBC News)

Cahill had Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome, which can cause heart disease and physical limitations similar to dwarfism. He had open-heart surgery two weeks ago.

He also released two EPs and four singles on iTunes in the 2010s. Cahill had Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome, which can cause heart disease and physical limitations similar to dwarfism. “Keenan is an inspiration and let’s celebrate by remembering all the content he created, artists he collaborated with, music he produced and the love he had for everyone who supported him over the years,” his official Facebook account posted on Friday, adding that his family has set up a GoFundMe account to help cover funeral costs.

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YouTuber Keenan Cahill dies aged 27 (The Independent)

The beloved YouTuber, who was known for his lip-sync videos with celebrities, passed away in a Chicago hospital on Thursday 29 December after being taken off ...

Thank you for being able to put a smile on thousands of faces over the years. “It sucks to hear the news of your passing. December 15th is the date of surgery,” he wrote on his last His [lip-sync cover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwimc4cvUmQ) to “Down On Me” by Jeremih with 50 Cent appearing in the video. More than a decade ago, Cahill gained notoriety on YouTube when he became one of the first YouTubers to receive more than 500 million views on his channel.

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Keenan Cahill dead: YouTube star Keenan Cahill 'dies aged 27' (Metro)

A family spokesperson told WGN that he died on Thursday, with fans paying tribute on social media. Cahill went under the knife for open heart surgery earlier ...

Thank You for always making the world smile @KeenanCahill.’ An Instagram user commented: ‘I am saddened by the news of Keenan’s passing. [Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). And football fans can indulge in all the transfer gossip and more on [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). The Illinois native started his YouTube career in 2010 and quickly went viral for his lip sync videos. See you again,’ one wrote. ‘Love you pal. He had a sweet spirit and fun energy and brought a lot of joy to people with his YouTube videos. He was due to go under the knife on December 15, with his last Instagram post discussing the operation. [Katy Perry](https://metro.co.uk/tag/katy-perry/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1), [Jennifer Aniston](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jennifer-aniston/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK2) and Jimmy Kimmel among his fans. The internet sensation became hugely popular thanks to his lip sync videos on the platform, and counted

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Keenan Cahill, Popular YouTube Lip-Syncer, Dies at 27 (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Keenan Cahill, a popular YouTube creator who made lip-sync videos with celebrities like 50 Cent, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more, died on Dec.

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Keenan Cahill - YouTube personality dies aged 27 after surgery ... (Edinburgh News)

The popular YouTube personality, known for his lip-syncing videos, died following surgery on Thursday.

The open-heart surgery was one of a number throughout his lifetime, including surgery to relieve intracranial pressure. Cahill’s condition led him to have his first major surgery, a bone marrow transplant, at the age of two years old. [YouTube personalities ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_YouTubers)on the platform back in 2010 when his lip syncing videos went viral.. Wanting to be known as a musician in his own right rather than mimic other people’s work, Cahill moved into DJing and producing, releasing 18 singles and two EPs through [iTunes](http://go.skimresources.com/?id=125352X1647774&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk%2Fitunes%2F&sref=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/keenan-cahill-youtube-personality-dies-aged-27-during-surgery-what-is-maroteaux-lamy-syndrome-3970604) between 2012 and 2022. Cahill suffered from the rare The accuracy of his videos and their widespread popularity lead to Cahill sharing the screen with [Katy Perry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Jj0TkqBX4) and [50 Cent](https://www.youtube.com/c/keenancahill), both fans of the creator’s work.

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Keenan Cahill dead: YouTube star's cause of death at 27 revealed (Metro)

Keenan Cahill's cause of death aged 27 has been revealed following the YouTube star's recent open heart surgery.

[Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). He was first diagnosed at the age of 1. ‘We are devastated to announce that our nephew, Keenan Cahill, passed away on December 29th at the age of 27. [YouTube star Keenan Cahill ‘dies aged 27’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/30/keenan-cahill-dead-youtube-star-keenan-cahill-dies-aged-27-18017298/?ico=more_text_links) [Oprah Winfrey and The View presenters lead tributes to ‘true legend’ Barbara Walters following death of broadcaster aged 93](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/barbara-walters-dead-oprah-winfrey-leads-tributes-to-late-broadcaster-18018339/?ico=more_text_links) [Snapchat show Pop Cultur’d](https://story.snapchat.com/p/1bfe6c2d-403d-49dd-a535-903658badff8), the go-to place for all things pop culture. ‘Keenan had Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, which is a progressive condition that causes many tissues and organs to enlarge, become inflamed or scarred, and eventually waste away. [National Library of Medicine](https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/mucopolysaccharidosis-type-vi/) states. [50 Cent](https://metro.co.uk/tag/50-cent/) and [Katy Perry](https://metro.co.uk/tag/katy-perry/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1), had died. [GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/4nfsw-keenan-cahill?utm_campaign=p_lico%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR0HMycz5pVYmBiFKpkhRY0HWg3puYq3OZdNm2_8-SyjU5BdCJOvoAl5b3c) to help cover the costs of the funeral expenses.’ [he had died aged 27](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/30/keenan-cahill-dead-youtube-star-keenan-cahill-dies-aged-27-18017298/).

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