Michael Willis Heard became known for his "Yes King" TikTok, gaining quick popularity. Unfortunately, his rise to fame was brief, as he passed away recently.
On November 9, 2025 (ET), Michael's daughter, Mykel Crumbie, shared the news on Facebook. Her post expressed deep grief and highlighted the impact of his death on their family.
"My daddy man.. I’ma miss you so much king this is crazy to me and you really messing up the family with this one. IDC who didn’t love my father and didn’t like his lifestyle and WISHED DEATH ON HIM! THIS WAS THE GREATEST MAN TO LIVE ON THIS EARTH!"
Mykel described her father as a man full of love and compassion, who treated everyone with immense affection. She felt fortunate to have had him as her dad.
"The love and compassion he had is unmatched."
The family is struggling to come to terms with losing such a loving and compassionate soul, making the grief even harder to bear.
Michael Willis Heard's legacy is defined by love, compassion, and the deep bond he shared with his family despite the online negativity he faced.