A wave of shock and sadness has washed over the online comedy world and Peoria, Illinois, with the sudden death of Steve Bridges, a TikTok comedian whose skits earned him over two million followers. He passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 41, with his wife, Chelsey Bridges, announcing that he died “peacefully in his sleep.” From Peoria to Online FameBorn September 27, 1984, in Peoria, Steve Bridges had become known for his point-of-view video sketches capturing everyday life with exaggerated characters—ranging from hapless boyfriends to quirky salesmen. In a brief obituary, a local funeral home confirmed…