YouTube personality Kingcobrajfs, whose real name was Joshua Fay Saunders, has died at the age of 34. Over the decade, he gathered more than 117,000 subscribers, showcasing a mix of quirky streams, DIY projects, and even paranormal explorations. His unique journey on the platform was documented in a YouTube documentary.
The news of Saunders’ passing emerged on August 22nd. His father shared a video explaining that he couldn’t wake his son. He recounted visiting Joshua’s home, where he found him asleep and unable to respond. Following this tragic event, word spread quickly across X.
The Natrona County Coroner’s Office later confirmed that Joshua Sanders had died on August 21 in Casper, Wyoming. Coroner James Whips noted that an autopsy would take place, stating, “The investigation is ongoing, and more details about the circumstances of his passing will be available later.”
Police in Casper have characterized the situation as an unattended death, indicating that the detective handling the case believes it to be isolated, with no wider threat to the community. Authorities arrived on the scene around 1:30 PM, where they found an adult male who had already passed away.
On his channel, Saunders described himself as a fan of metal, rock, grunge, and punk music, while also having a belief in paranormal phenomena, like ghosts.
Fans have begun posting tributes across social media. One user wrote, “Rest in peace, King Cobra JFS, lost the last goth of the day.” Another added, “Rest in peace, King Cobrajfs. It was a wild ride. I was always rooting for you.”
