YouTuber Andrew Cross, 36, dies after being taken off life support following a horrifying incident.

YouTube star Andrew Cross, known to his followers as Desert Drifter, has tragically passed away at the age of 36. The internet star died peacefully on Tuesday after being removed from life support following a severe car accident in Colorado last month that resulted in a brain injury.

His sister Jenna shared the heartbreaking news on the CaringBridge website, stating: “Andrew’s spirit is free, surrounded by light and love.” She further revealed that Andrew was surrounded by his parents and wife Evelyn during his final moments, writing: “He went to be with the Lord today, March 4 at 10:50 AM MST. It was peaceful and full of love in the room with Evelyn by his side, his parents and close friends nearby.”

She continued: “It’s a big loss for all of us, and we’re immensely grateful for your steadfast support and prayers Throughout all of this, it’s been our heart to stay full of faith, so we wouldn’t look back and wonder ‘what if…’ Thank you for walking in that with us.”

Jenna also gave a touching account of Andrew’s last moments, describing how he was taken around the intensive care unit on a mobile ventilator while staff lined the hallways ‘as a way to honour him’. She added: “Then in the room, friends and family read scripture, prayed, and sang during the process of removing life support and for over an hour afterwards”, reports the Mirror. Jenna added: “It was peaceful and beautiful.”

In a heartfelt tribute to her dear brother, Jenna expressed: “Andrew really lived life to the fullest, and his story and impact isn’t over yet. It’s been wonderful to get to know him in new ways as we’ve seen photos and stories shared by so many. We look forward to more of that as we honor a life well lived.”