TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has passed away at age 41, as announced by his wife and life partner of 16 years, Chelsey Bridges, via a TikTok video published on October 17, 2025. During the video, Chelsey explained that Bridges died "peacefully in his sleep" on their couch on October 15, 2025, just two days before the announcement was made. He leaves behind his wife and three children, whom he was "the most attentive father and the best husband" to in his life outside of TikTok.
After being on TikTok for only 6 years, Bridges had amassed a considerable following with his relatable sketches. His wife shared that although his online characters were funny and exaggerated, his real self was very different, with him showing devotion and love to his family. However, through TikTok, he has "been able to live his dream of making people laugh," and Chelsey expressed her gratitude in him being able to do that.
TikTok's Steve Bridges Loved to Make People Laugh
During his time on TikTok, comedian Steve Bridges built a sizable following of around 2 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Known for his POV-style comedy sketches, Bridges portrayed everyday characters and exaggerated scenarios to make people laugh. He also often collaborated with his wife, who appeared in many of his videos. Because his content felt familiar and relevant, a lot of fans connected with his bits, which is a hallmark of POV comedy on short-form platforms.
One of Bridges' most referenced characters was the "solar panel salesman," where Steve plays an over-the-top door-to-door sales rep trying to convince people to buy solar panels. After that, his exaggerated annoying salesman trope became a regular go-to. Another recurring character was "baby daddy," who would show up late, come up with weak excuses, and act irresponsible. The idea of taking real-life situations and finding the humor in them is one thing Bridges was well known for, and one of the main reasons he had such a devoted following.
Short-form comedy creators like TikTok's Steve Bridges show how someone can build an audience by tapping into everyday situations with humor, and using the authenticity of a "real life" voice. Ultimately, his passing is a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of appreciating creators behind the screens. While his audience saw the characters that he portrayed, the "sweetest man" that he was behind them is how Chelsey emphasizes his followers should remember him.
