Keenan Cahill had become one of the first stars of YouTube in 2010 by making playbacks of hits of the moment. The young man, who was notably illustrated with 50 Cent, died at the age of 27, Thursday, December 29.
Keenan Cahill was one of YouTube’s first stars in the early 2010s. He was revealed by filming himself backing up songs of the moment. The young videographer died on Thursday, December 29, at the age of 27, reveal our American colleagues from TMZ. He had announced on his Instagram account that he was to undergo open-heart surgery on December 15. According to the American media, which quotes his manager, there were complications during the procedure and he was put on life support. He passed away yesterday at a hospital in Chicago. Keenan Cahill suffered from a rare genetic disease, Maroteaux-Lamy disease, which can cause heart problems.
Many prestigious collaborations
Keenan Cahill made a name for himself in 2010 by posting a first video where he performed a playback on the song Teenage Dream by Katy Perry. A video that now totals 58 million views on the platform. A few months later, he appeared with the rapper 50 Cent, a big name in rap, who popped up in his room to perform a duet with him. A first prestigious collaboration that led to many others. Many stars have shared a moment with Keenan Cahill. David Guetta had trained him in the studio so that he let loose on a medley of his greatest hits. He then chained the appearances, in videos or on stage, with great artists: Justin Bieber, Jenifer Aniston, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, LMFAO …. In France, the candidates of the Reality TV Angels 3 shot a clip with him in 2011. He had also produced an advertisement in France. Keenan Cahill has also released three singles on iTunes: Hands Up, Closer, and Back to Us. Unfortunately, they did not meet with the expected success.
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Fans saddened by the disappearance of the Youtubeur
On his Instagram account, fans of Keenan Cahill, very touched by his disappearance, paid tribute to him. “You definitely brightened up my teenage years with your funny videos”, “RIP. You will always be remembered”, “RIP man. Your story will live on”could we read on the social network.
