Michael Willis Heard became known for his viral 'Yes King' TikTok. His rising fame was tragically cut short when he passed away, news confirmed on November 9, 2025 (ET) through a heartfelt Facebook post by his daughter, Mykel Crumbie.
In her post, Mykel expressed deep sorrow and frustration, addressing those who negatively targeted her father online. She wrote:
"My daddy man.. I’ma miss you so much king this is crazy to me and you really messing up the family with this one. IDC who didn’t love my father and didn’t like his lifestyle and WISHED DEATH ON HIM! THIS WAS THE GREATEST MAN TO LIVE ON THIS EARTH!"
Mykel highlighted her father's kindness and loving nature, sharing how he touched many lives and brought immense love to those around him:
"The love and compassion he had is unmatched."
She described the family's struggle to cope with the loss of such a caring person.
Michael Willis Heard’s untimely death has deeply affected his family, with his daughter standing up against negativity and honoring his legacy of love and compassion.