The story of Alysha Burney is gaining recognition online as reports of her death circulate. The social media star is being remembered by many, including her loved ones. Per Soap Central, her friend Jay Lanai shared a tribute on social media, writing, “The most genuine, sweet, beautiful and humble human I’ve ever come across. I’m so happy I was able to embrace you & tell you how much I loved and missed you, seeing you over Christmas break. Life is unexpected. Rest beautifully Alysha, you’ll be missed so much.”
Alysha’s last Instagram post was made on March 1, 2025. She shared a video with her brother, titling it, “Stop telling your brother all our business!” and captioning it, “I tell him everything Idcccc.” Under the post, many fans have been leaving comments remembering Alysha and questioning the validity of reports about her passing.
As more details surrounding Alysha’s death unfold, we have the latest updates below.
Who Was Alysha Burney?
Alysha was a comedian and content creator known for her viral social media videos that brought laughter to her fans. She amassed over 2 million followers on TikTok, 1 million subscribers on YouTube, and more than 500,000 followers on Instagram.
In October 2024, she reflected on her career journey in an Instagram video, saying, “The two year difference is crazy! I’m so much closer to my dreams than ever. Sometimes we just have to take moments and appreciate how far we’ve came. I can’t wait to see what else God has in store for me. Never give up!”
Did Alysha Burney Die?
Yes, Alysha died. Her brother, Charles, confirmed her death in an Instagram post.
“I come with great sadness that my little sister Alysha Burney has passed,” he wrote. “PLEASE allow our family time to grieve during this time. It is extremely difficult seeing all of the false narratives trying to defame her legacy and we are ready to take legal action for those continuing to spread false information regarding her passing. … [We] will share more information soon but just give us some time. Her legacy will still live on FOREVER!!”
How Did Alysha Burney Die?
Despite baseless rumors claiming that drugs were involved in Alysha’s death, her brother clarified that his late sister “does not do drugs,” according to Fox4.
“She does not do drugs. She was a self-loving and happy individual who cherished her life and was looking forward to the upcoming year’s plans,” Charles pointed out, Fox4 reported. “She was in Mexico to celebrate her birthday. She was a very classy young woman. There’s a spread of misinformation online, stating different things based on speculation. These sources lack credibility and should not be believed. My sister did not engage in environments that would lead to such situations.”
Charles further told Fox4 that Alysha died after having an asthma attack while she was sleeping.
How Old Was Alysha Burney?
According to Fox4, Alysha was 24 years old while taking a trip to Mexico for her birthday. She was about to turn 25 the day after she died, per the outlet.