TikTok Star Caleb Graves Dies at 33 After Running in Disneyland Half Marathon Amid L.A. Heatwave
Caleb Graves, a TikTok influencer who focused on Disneyland content, has sadly passed away at the young age of 33.
The social media vlogger participated in the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon race over the weekend and tragically died soon after crossing the finish line.
The race began at around 5am local time on Sunday (September 8) at the Anaheim, Calif. resort and Caleb crossed the finish line at around 7am, according to Entertainment Weekly.
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A representative for the Anaheim Police Department told EW, “The runner crossed the finish line. As soon as he did, one of the workers at the marathon noticed the gentleman was clutching his chest. They noticed he was going into cardiac arrest.”
Caleb was pronounced dead approximately an hour after being transported to a local medical center.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss, and our hearts are with Caleb’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” Disneyland Resort spokesperson Jessica Good said in a statement.
Caleb updated his TikTok page with multiple videos about the race over the weekend, including one where he talked about the Los Angeles heatwave.
“I really hope I get through the race tomorrow morning,” he said in the video. While temperatures reached a high of 107 degrees on Sunday, it was much cooler at 5am when the race started.
We’re sending our thoughts and condolences to Caleb Graves‘ loved ones during this difficult time.
@calebgtravels Disneyland Halloween half mararhon is tomorrow and this heat got me looking crazy #disney #rundisney #disneyland #disneyparks #run ♬ original sound – Caleb
@calebgtravels Disney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend is here! ???? Hit the runDisney race weekend expo this morning to grab my bib, shop a little merch, and get hype for the Sunday race! If you’re running this weekend, remember it will be HOT! Stay hydrated and listen to your body. Good luck to all the runners! #disney #rundisney #disneyland #disneyparks #halloween #halloweenhalfmarathon #run ♬ original sound – Caleb