Who was Piko Preston? | The US Sun
TIKTOK star Piko Preston has tragically passed away, shocking his legion of fans after his sudden death at the age of 43.
The online entertainer built a following of over a million fans on TikTok - but who was the man behind the phone?
Who was Piko Preston?
Known for his comedy skits, Piko rose to fame by sharing his hilarious videos which gained over 13.1 million likes.
Going by the username @pikotrain5, Preston pledged in his bio to teach anyone that followed him to L@L - Laugh @ Life.
The beloved TikTok star was known for repurposing viral sounds into his comedy sketches, spreading his infectious positivity to hundreds of thousands of viewers per video.
Piko, whose real name is Jon Preston, passed away in August 2022, at the age of 43.
What was said on Jon Preston's death?
Jon's passing was confirmed in a heart-breaking Facebook post by his family.
Sister Lara described him as her "wonderful, energetic, wild, generous, funny, and much loved little brother".
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She wrote: "Jon is the most generous person I have ever known. He gave everything to everyone.
"If Jon was around you were guaranteed to laugh.
"He was the most fun uncle to my children and each of my girls has a special connection with him even though we live so far apart.
"He recently began a TikTok account where his beautiful smile, wicked sense of humor, and impeccable comedic timing made his one million followers laugh on a daily basis."
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His death also brought a wave of tributes from other creators on Tik-Tok, with many posting tributes in his name.
Preston's ex-wife made a beautiful tribute post, where she shared a picture highlighting them and their children together.
Tereza, who goes under the name of TNmamabear on TikTok, captioned the video: "My friend/ex partner and father to my boys passed away so suddenly. My heart is shattered.
"We had a rocky relationship since we divorced... but I always tried to make an effort to have a friendship & I appreciated when he'd let that happen!"
She added: "Last year at this time, we spent a lot of time together. Everyone thought it was weird that I was hanging out with him so much... But for some reason, I said I didn't care. I knew we needed this time together. And I'll be forever grateful.
"My heart hurts for my boys and his little girl! I pray they can remember the good times they spent with him!
"He loved to make people laugh and had a big presence on tik tok. He loved adventure. He was a thrill seeker at heart.
" I'm grateful for the power of forgiveness and for the ability to love hard no matter what.
"If you don't have a good relationship with your ex.... Put those feelings aside and do it for your kids!!
"I'm glad he's no longer hurting... But man, we are left here with a huge hole in our hearts."
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She concluded: "Ride on my friend... ride on... You're free from your pain. I love you."
The cause of death has not been revealed.
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