Popular ‘Mukbang’ Streamer Dies at 24 from Obesity-Related Complications

[Social Media]

 

A young social media star known for his extreme eating videos has tragically passed away at the age of 24 due to complications related to obesity. Efecan Kultur, a well-known mukbang streamer from Turkey, reportedly died on March 7 after spending three months hospitalized with severe health issues.  

 

Kultur rose to fame on TikTok, gaining millions of views for his mukbang videos, where he would consume enormous amounts of food on camera. However, his excessive eating habits took a toll on his health, eventually leaving him bedridden. Reports indicate that he suffered from breathing difficulties and severe bruising before his hospitalization.  

‘Mukbang’ TikToker dies due to morbid obesity after filming himself eating large amounts of food on TikTok.

Efecan Kultur passed away due to weight related health issues.

He was a popular Turkish food TikToker. pic.twitter.com/8DzAuDYKiL

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) March 12, 2025

 

His online presence had noticeably slowed in recent months. Kultur’s last video on YouTube was posted eight months ago, while his final mukbang on TikTok appeared on October 15. In that video, he announced that he was cutting back on salt due to being on a diet, while consuming a large plate of canned grape leaves. Following that, his videos showed him completely bedridden, relying on medical professionals for care.  

 

In what would become his final post before his passing, Kultur shared a photo of himself with caretakers, including his mother, captioning it “Family worship.” Tragically, his mother had passed away last year, adding another layer of hardship to his struggles.  

 

Just last month, popular Turkish streamer Testo Taylan visited Kultur for an interview. Throughout the conversation, Kultur remained shirtless in bed, his eyes swollen shut due to the excess weight on his face. His condition served as a stark reminder of the dangers of extreme eating habits and the potential consequences of viral mukbang content.  

 

The Turkish government has taken note of Kultur’s highly publicized death, using it as an opportunity to caution young people about the risks of mukbang culture. According to *Turkiye Today*, President Erdogan’s administration is now considering legislation to restrict social media usage for those under 16, aiming to curb harmful online trends.  

 

Kultur’s passing has sparked a broader conversation about the health risks associated with extreme online content and the responsibility of platforms in moderating such trends. While his videos brought entertainment to many, they also highlight the real-world dangers that can come with chasing viral fame at any cost.

 

Based on a report by NYP  2025-03-14

 

 

[Ralf001]

Whoopsie !

[dinsdale]

A victim of wokeness in this case body positivity.

[ignore it]

Live fast...die young.

[newbee2022]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

A young social media star known for his extreme eating videos has tragically passed away at the age of 24 due to complications related to obesity. Efecan Kultur, a well-known mukbang streamer from Turkey, reportedly died on March 7 after spending three months hospitalized with severe health issues.  

 

Kultur rose to fame on TikTok, gaining millions of views for his mukbang videos, where he would consume enormous amounts of food on camera. However, his excessive eating habits took a toll on his health, eventually leaving him bedridden. Reports indicate that he suffered from breathing difficulties and severe bruising before his hospitalization.  

 

His online presence had noticeably slowed in recent months. Kultur’s last video on YouTube was posted eight months ago, while his final mukbang on TikTok appeared on October 15. In that video, he announced that he was cutting back on salt due to being on a diet, while consuming a large plate of canned grape leaves. Following that, his videos showed him completely bedridden, relying on medical professionals for care.  

 

 

In what would become his final post before his passing, Kultur shared a photo of himself with caretakers, including his mother, captioning it “Family worship.” Tragically, his mother had passed away last year, adding another layer of hardship to his struggles.  

 

Just last month, popular Turkish streamer Testo Taylan visited Kultur for an interview. Throughout the conversation, Kultur remained shirtless in bed, his eyes swollen shut due to the excess weight on his face. His condition served as a stark reminder of the dangers of extreme eating habits and the potential consequences of viral mukbang content.  

 

The Turkish government has taken note of Kultur’s highly publicized death, using it as an opportunity to caution young people about the risks of mukbang culture. According to *Turkiye Today*, President Erdogan’s administration is now considering legislation to restrict social media usage for those under 16, aiming to curb harmful online trends.  

 

Kultur’s passing has sparked a broader conversation about the health risks associated with extreme online content and the responsibility of platforms in moderating such trends. While his videos brought entertainment to many, they also highlight the real-world dangers that can come with chasing viral fame at any cost.

 

Based on a report by NYP  2025-03-14

 

 

And where is the news.?

Obesity as described is always connected to a shorter life.

Karma. 🙏

[Watawattana]

A great example of high-quality social media.

 

Not.

[dinsdale]

2 hours ago, ignore it said:

Live fast...die young.

Ridiculous. He died because of complications due to morbid obesity. This could have been avoided but instead he decided to go down the insane body positivity road for clicks on TikTok encouraged by an equally insane woke agenda. Morbid obesity is a treatable condition. 

[This Guy]

4 hours ago, ignore it said:

Live fast...die young.

Live fast FOOD...die young

[AgMech Cowboy]

This is just plain sad. May he Rest in Peace.

[quake]

Darwin at work again on social media.