YouTuber Andrew Cross Passes Away at 36
Andrew Cross, widely recognized as the YouTuber 'Desert Drifter,' has passed away at the age of 36. His death on March 4 came a month after he suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident on February 1. His sister, Jenna Spooner, confirmed the news on CaringBridge, where she had been sharing updates about his condition.
Following the accident, Cross remained on life support until March 3, when he was taken off life support. Spooner stated that Cross passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, Evelyn, his parents, and close friends.
As a tribute, the hospital staff honored him with a final walk through the ICU before removing life support. Spooner added, 'Then in the room, friends & family read scripture, prayed, and sang during the process of removing life support and for over an hour afterwards.'
She concluded, 'Andrew really lived life to the fullest, and his story & impact isn't over yet. It's been wonderful to get to know him in new ways as we've seen photos and stories shared by so many. We look forward to more of that as we honor a life well lived.'
Cross, who started his YouTube journey in late 2023, had built a strong following of nearly 500,000 subscribers. His content focused on outdoor adventures, earning him a dedicated audience. Evelyn expressed gratitude for the support and kind messages from fans, acknowledging the deep impact he had through his videos.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
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