Joshua Blackledge, a young TikTok star known as MommyJoshua, tragically passed away at just 16 years old on March 18, 2025. He was widely recognized for his TikTok account under the username F30 Joshh, where he entertained his over a million followers with content such as lip-syncing videos, showcasing cars, and more.
Born on August 5, 2008, Joshua grew up in Newport, North Carolina, where he became a beloved figure in the TikTok community. Since the news of his passing, fans from the social media community have been mourning the loss of the rising star. Read on to learn more about Joshua below.
His First TikTok Was in 2023
@f30joshh on the tire ho @Rustyn
The 16-year-old’s first TikTok on his F30Joshh account was posted on April 21, 2023. He had a previous account but was banned. Despite this setback, he quickly grew his presence on the platform, amassing over 1 million followers.
According to his obituary, Joshua was a junior at West Carteret High School in North Carolina. At school, he was actively involved in wrestling and track. Outside of academics, he had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities like fishing and boating with friends. Joshua also had a deep “love for cars and trucks,” which was evident in many of his videos.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Jackie Blackledge, and his brother, Josiah Blackledge. While details about the family remain relatively private, the obituary shared that Joshua enjoyed helping his mom with cooking, gardening, and yard work at home. He was also described as having an “energetic spirit” and was known for his entertaining nature, often impressing others with his backflips.
