British Youtube star Kori Parkin-Stovell has died at 11-years-old.
The internet sensation, who hails from Ripley in the United Kingdom, was born with a congenital heart defect which meant that the left side of his heart had not developed properly.
Taking to Twitter, Kori's devastated mother, Pixi, announced the heartbreaking news to fans in a video which was filmed from the bedroom where he shot most of his viral videos
"Kori passed away in my arms just after half past seven this evening," Pixi confirmed. "I'm beside him right now. He went fairly peacefully. he's currently lying in his bed, I'm in his bedroom. His captain's hat is beside his head and he has a parrot flag over him."
The late YouTuber's grieving mum then went on to thank all his fans for supporting him and his YouTube channel where he did all that he could to raise awareness for his condition.
"I would like to ask that you carry on Kori's channel subs, interact with his videos, because I am not letting his channel go and for all those people who tried to make Kori's wish come true while he was here, thank you," she said.
"I don't know what to do - he was my baby boy," she added.
Kori's YouTube channel, which is called Kraken the Box, is now at 205,000 subscribers and following his untimely death, many subscribers have taken to his channel to comment on his final upload.
"Fly high Captain Kori. You will always be in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Pixi and the family," one user penned.
"Love you Kori. Thank you for everything you have done to raise awareness for people who suffer with this disease," another gushed.
"Kori left such an impact here on the internet which made a difference for kids everywhere through Make A Wish. He's an inspiration and will never be forgotten. My heart breaks for Pixie and I just want to send so much love to her and her family. Thank you for sharing Kori with us. He's so special," someone else commented.
The young YouTube star had his first major open-heart surgery when he was just one day old after doctors discovered the left side of his heart was underdeveloped before he was born.
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