Keenan Cahill

YouTuber Keenan Cahill—who became an internet sensation thanks to his lip-sync videos with Katy Perry, 50 Cent, Justin Bieber and more—died Dec.

[Jennifer Aniston](https://www.eonline.com/news/jennifer_aniston), [Katy Perry](https://www.eonline.com/news/katy_perry), [50 Cent](https://www.eonline.com/news/50_cent) and [Justin Bieber](https://www.eonline.com/news/justin_bieber) began appearing in his videos, which have amassed millions of views. Plus, he shot a Smartwater commercial with Aniston, performed live with [David Guetta](https://www.eonline.com/news/1155380/david-guetta-raises-over-450k-during-nyc-s-largest-at-home-dance-party-for-coronavirus-relief), starred in [Sara Barilles](https://www.eonline.com/news/sara_bareilles)' "Uncharted" space music video, performed at the American Music Awards and collaborated with [Ariana Grande](https://www.eonline.com/news/ariana_grande). "I just hope other kids like me with diseases or disabilities can see me and know that they shouldn't give up on their dreams," he added. said in "Love ya'll." "Wish me luck," Keenan, one of the original viral stars, wrote a week earlier.

Keenan Cahill has died at the age of 27, following complications from an open heart surgery.

Cahill was previously nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star and in September 2011, he was also nominated for Viral Web Star at the J-14 Awards. Career: He was previously nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star and in September 2011, he was also nominated for Viral Web Star at the J-14 Awards; Pictured in 2012 Beloved: Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, Keenan rose to fame with his entertaining clips, which drew the attention of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, Keenan rose to fame in 2010 with his entertaining clips, which drew the attention of celebrities including - The YouTube star rose to fame in 2010 with his entertaining clips, which drew the attention of A-listers including Jennifer Aniston, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber - Keenan, who was diagnosed with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome as a child, shared two weeks ago that he was undergoing the surgery on December 15

A YouTube sensation famous for his celebrity cameo lip-syncing videos has died at age 27. According to WGN a family spokesperson confirmed that Keenan ...

Previously on December 5, he shared a post asking his fans to wish him luck: “One week till open heart surgery. Cahill’s YouTube videos garnered over 500 million views after they went viral. The post read: “For those who are asking.

Some sad news to report. Internet sensation and friend of the WGN Morning News Keenan Cahill has died. According to a spokesperson for the family, ...

Keenan Cahill, a popular YouTube creator who made lip-sync videos with celebrities like 50 Cent, Katy Perry and more, has died. He was 27.

He also released two EPs and four singles on iTunes in the 2010s. [Keenan Cahill](https://variety.com/t/keenan-cahill/), a popular [YouTube](https://variety.com/t/youtube/) creator who made lip-sync videos with celebrities like 50 Cent, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more, died on Dec. On his YouTube account, which has roughly 721,000 subscribers, Cahill’s videos have garnered more than 500 million views.

Keenan Cahill was an early 2010s internet legend. youtube.com. His lip sync videos used to be everywhere. youtube.com. Advertisement ...

He really represented the golden time period of early internet viral fame. He really was the main event! He performed on the American Music Awards.

Keenan Cahill — a YouTuber who rose to fame lip-syncing with celebrities such as 50 Cent and DJ Pauly D — died Thursday. He was 27.

“Thank You for always making the world smile.” He went viral with his rendition of 15 and was placed on life support in a Chicago hospital.

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).

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.