Filipino YouTube star Lloyd Cafe Cadena dies aged 26: 'May he be remembered for all the joy and laughter'

Popular YouTube creator Lloyd Cafe Cadena has died at the age of 26, his family confirmed on Friday. The Filipino vlogger, who had 1.2 million Instagram followers as well as more than five million subscribers on YouTube, posted his most recent videos just a week ago. His family confirmed his passing on Cadena's Facebook page, though no cause of death was given. "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved brother Lloyd Cafe Cadena," the statement read. "May he be remembered for all the joy and laughter he shared with everyone. My family and I ask for your prayers, respect, and privacy during this time.” The content creator, who was from Paranaque in the Philippines, launched his YouTube channel in 2011. Known for posting videos that captured his fun-loving personality, the star's most popular upload documented a trip to Baguio City, and has received more than 10 million views in two years. Cadena also had a second channel, containing regular video blogs, which had a further three million subscribers. He built up a loyal fanbase due to his content, which included cooking and unboxing videos, challenges and song covers. In his most recent video, posted on August 28, he washed cars with friends. Following news of his death, fans took to social media to share their devastation. Filipina actress and singer-songwriter Maris Racal said that Cadena was "a joy to watch". "Rest in peace," she added on Twitter. "It really makes you think. We can be gone tomorrow," actress Saab Magalona tweeted. "Are we living our best life? Are we loving our neighbours? Are we choosing kindness? I never met him but I've heard nothing but kind words." "I only met him and would see him at events but he was always so gracious and his joy would radiate. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones," added TV host Bianca Gonzales.

Filipino YouTube star Lloyd Cafe Cadena dies aged 26: 'May he be remembered for all the joy and laughter'

Tributes have flooded in for the vlogger, who started his popular channel in 2011