TikTok sensation Randy Gonzalez dead at 35 after year-long cancer battle

Randy Gonzalez, the beloved internet dad behind the viral ‘Enkyboys’ TikTok account has died less than a year after revealing he’d been diagnosed with colon cancer. He was 35.

Randy leaves behind wife Kimberly, son Brice, and two daughters named Lauren and Nylah.

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All of his children made appearances on the ‘Enkyboys’ TikTok account, but it was Brice who most frequently starred alongside his dad online.

In the last few years they racked up 15.8 million followers who flooded their father-son videos with likes and comments.

Brice also took to the platform to confirm the news of his father’s passing this week, writing, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my father, Randy Gonzalez.

“My dad fought a long battle with cancer and is finally at peace with our Lord. I would Like to thank everyone for your kind words & condolences. It really means a lot.”

Brice announced that the family would be holding a public memorial in Houston, Texas, where they reside at a later date. He also called for donations from fans.

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“If you would like to send any cards or letters please email us,” he added.

“I wish I could hug you & give you a kiss one more time dad but I know you will be watching over me, mom and the girls.

“Until I see you again dad. I promise to make you proud. I love you. Please keep my family in your prayers.”

Randy’s mother and brother also confirmed his sad passing to ABC News in the US and said that he passed on Wednesday, January 25.

The TikTok sensation first reveal that he was battling colon cancer in April 2022, sharing a video where he explained that he kept the diagnosis private for almost five months.

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“I kept it to myself and I felt like it was selfish because I didn’t want to tell everybody my business because it was personal,” Randy said at the time.

“But I feel like I can use my situation to give awareness for young men like myself because I’m only 34, and they say it’s very rare for a young guy like myself to catch colon cancer.”

He said that he had been given a life expectancy of between two to five years, adding, “I didn’t know how to take it. You know, it was devastating.”

In the months before his death, Randy and Brice shared several videos promoting colon cancer awareness and urging others to get checked.