YouTube star's cause of death revealed after passing away unexpectedly at 26

The YouTube star P2istheName's cause of death has been revealed nearly three months after he was found dead in Los Angeles at just 26.
The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner released the streamer's cause of death on Tuesday and stated that he had died of natural causes on March 14.
P2istheName (real name: Philip Enewally) was said to have died of 'sudden cardiac dysfunction.'
The Medical Examiner also listed 'solitary papillary muscle hypertrophy' as the cause of his sudden cardiac arrest, adding that the condition is a 'subtype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a risk factor for a sudden fatal cardiac event.'
P2istheName was discovered in the mail room of his apartment building after collapsing.
According to the press release, responding paramedics were unable to revive him and pronounced the YouTuber dead at 3:11 p.m. PT.
The LA County Medical Examiner released the streamer's cause of death on Tuesday and stated he had died of natural causes on March 14. was said to have died of 'sudden cardiac dysfunction'
Sudden cardiac dysfunction, which is also called sudden cardiac arrest, is a common cause of deaths worldwide.
According to the Mayo Clinic, it occurs when all heart activity sudden ceases as the result of an irregular heart rhythm.
People suffering the condition stop breathing and fall into unconsciousness, which can quickly become deadly.
However, a swift response with CPR or a shock to the heart from an automated defibrillator may be able to save an affected person's life.
The new press release doesn't indicate if drugs or alcohol played any role in the YouTuber's death, but there was no indication of substances present when he died.
The LA County Medical Examiner's release noted that a full report on P2istheName's death will be released at an unspecified future date.
Following the unexpected news that P2istheName had passed away, fellow YouTuber COLETHEMAN paid tribute to Enewally on social media, remembering him as a generous friend.
'My good friend @P2istheName has passed away… wow. I'm honestly at a loss for words. He was always so kind to me and gave me so much content creation advice. May he rest in peace. This breaks my heart,' he tweeted.
P2istheName's last YouTube video was uploaded about two weeks ago.
In a previous post, he mentioned plans to move from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
Notably, he also found success outside of YouTube with his clothing brand, DontMindUs.
Several of his videos showcased him personally packaging and shipping out merchandise to fans.
In many of his final uploads from Los Angeles, he was seen frequenting mailrooms and shipping centers, having completely sold out his entire inventory.
Enewally gained a massive following through his NBA 2K and Fortnite gaming videos.
He later expanded into broader gaming content, including Let's Play walkthroughs.
The star also shared glimpses of his life with his four million subscribers, including videos like one where he took fans through 'a day in the life of a young Black millionaire' in Los Angeles.
While his recent uploads averaged between 20,000 and 60,000 views, he once attracted millions of viewers per video.
In recent months, he had opened up about feeling 'lost' on YouTube, sharing his struggles with declining viewership and uncertainty about the future of his content.
Fans showed their love and support online, with one writing, 'This man was my childhood, I still can't believe ts is real. May he rest in peace.'
Another shared, 'Never been touched by a celebrity's death like this one.'

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