BREAKING NEWS Horror as beloved internet megastar is found dead at his home aged just 32
The 32-year-old, who was known for posting humorous content, was found unresponsive near the window of his residence on in La Paz, a city in the Pacific coast state of Baja California.
Miranda, who had more than 10 million followers on TikTok, shared a message that read, 'Thanks you all for everything,' on his Instagram Stories feed before he took his own life.
Authorities entered the internet star's second floor apartment and found a cable tied around his neck.
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