Antwain Fowler/Photo Courtesy of Instagram
Antwain Fowler, the child behind the viral “where we about to eat at?” video, has reportedly passed away at only 6-years-old, according to TMZ. Though the young internet star’s cause of death hasn’t been shared, Fowler had suffered from an immune disorder leading up to his death, which required him to frequent the hospital and undergo over two dozen surgical procedures.
In a GoFundMe page set up several months ago to help his family with medical expenses, it was revealed that Fowler was diagnosed with auto-immune
enteropathy in 2015, with the online fundraiser stating, “AIE is a rare immune deficiency disorder that attacks your intestines. Antwain has been hospitalized a countless number of times due to his poor health condition. Antwain has undergone over 25 surgeries.”Fowler’s famous video, in which he adorably asks, “Where we about to eat at?” has been viewed millions of times on YouTube, Twitter and other platforms and shared throughout social media, leading to Fowler’s over half a million fans on Instagram.
A person believed to be Fowler’s mother shared a selfie with the 6-year-old as they detailed their heartbreaking loss in an Instagram post on Monday, captioning it, “
God, you really did a number on me. I didn’t deserve to be left empty like this. A huge hole in my heart. The strength I had left with you, baby. Still haven’t grasped the fact that you actually left me. Baby, come back. I need you.”In an outpour of online support, Fowler’s GoFundMe page received many donations and exceeded the original goal of $50,000 to reach over $65,000. Fans and celebrities also continue to support the viral internet personality’s mother, with Yung Miami commenting on her latest Instagram post, “Sending love and prayers your way,” along with praying hands and heart emoji.
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Wild ‘N Out alum Justina Valentine also offered her condolences, writing online, “So sorry May God hold you in his hands.”
Our hearts go out to Fowler’s loved ones as they process this tragic loss.