Alysha Burney was more than a YouTube star. While she amassed millions of followers on the video platform, in addition to TikTok and Instagram combined, the late comedian was also an aspiring director, writer and producer. Shortly before her 25th birthday, Alysha died while vacationing in Mexico. Her brother, Charles Burney, confirmed the news on his Instagram account on March 10, 2025.
“I come with great sadness that my little sister Alysha Burney has passed,” Charles wrote, adding, “PLEASE allow our family time to grieve during this time. It is extremely difficult seeing all of the false narratives trying to defame her legacy, and we are ready to take legal action for those continuing to spread false information regarding her passing. 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 also shut down the false rumors surrounding his late sister’s death. Before he confirmed the news, multiple outlets cited baseless speculation about drugs. According to Fox4, Charles noted, “She does not do drugs. 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. 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.”
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Alysha’s brother revealed that she died on March 2, 2025, after having an asthma attack while she was sleeping.
Below, News47.us is remembering Alysha’s life and career with five facts about her.
Before she died, Alysha built a substantial following across her TikTok, Instagram and YouTube accounts. By March 2025, she amassed more than 5 million followers online.
