“So many devotedfollowers have expressed genuine concern for our beloved ‘Uncle Chris,’ it is for those we share this update,” the statement began.
“As many of you know, his life the last 6 months has been nothing short of difficult. What you all witnessed leading up to his disappearance was all of his emotions coming to a head.” Rooney, a Virginia native, is best known for his lovable videos featuring his niece and nephew, particularly those featuring his niece Marleigh attempting to pour liquid into a cup as he watches and expresses enthusiasm and support for her efforts. The account is named after one of Marleigh’s first words, “yeet.” He amassed millions of followers at the height of the pandemic.
Over the past few months, Rooney’s content has deviated somewhat from the norm, with him speaking openly about being in the process of separating from his wife. Fans noticed that his behavior had become somewhat erratic and that he had started posting much more frequently on“Comments like this, they trigger me.
On Aug. 3, Rooney’s family members reported him missing, posting publicly about his disappearance on social media and filing a report with police. Several hours later, they wrote that they discovered he had checked himself into a mental health facility for treatment.