KingFace, a popular pro-Trump social media personality whose real name is Larry Henry has reportedly died of an illness on Sept. 29, 2020, according to friends and followers who have come forward to celebrate his life but know little about what happened. KingFace’s friend, Rob Smith, confirmed his death in a post on Facebook.
What happened to KingFace?
KingFace, the conservative Instagram personality, and musician had fallen seriously ill in August 2020. His condition was fatal. This prompted tons of fans to flock to his social media accounts inquiring about him receiving a speedy recovery just what happened with this person’s health situation they were facing at that moment in time. KingFace’s followers were left in the dark for the most part, until individuals close to him began responding on his behalf.
KingFace’s close friend, Isaiah Washington, went online to update everyone concerned about the influencer’s health and thanked them for their concern. He added that KingFace’s wife asked people to keep on praying for her husband but didn’t say much else about his condition.
Stefan Urquelle, a friend of KingFace, gave an update on his condition in a recent Instagram Live post. “KingFace is my best friend and my brother so I’ll speak for him right now. He has been suffering from kidney infection since July 1st which spread throughout the body leading to coma status as he isn’t doing too well currently.” Another friend, Bryson Gray, also shared that KingFace had been in a coma since July. KingFace’s wife, Marion Krouser, has launched a GoFundMe to help with medical expenses, future rehabilitation costs for his family, and continuing the King youth program.
On September 29, influencers and friends told the news that KingFace had passed away.
Fellow conservative influencer Rob Smith shared the news with his followers that he had been told KingFace died. “I just got word that KingFace has passed away,” he wrote, alongside a photo of them together. He also explained how they were able to have an in-depth conversation about politics and became friends despite their different views on issues such as immigration reform or gun control legislation.
“I’m glad that I got the chance to know him, glad that he changed the conservative movement in this way, and so blessed to have spent a bit of time with him,” he continued. “I sincerely hope his family finds peace and let’s all uplift them in prayer right now.”
Many of KingFace’s friends echoed the sentiment online.
Gina Bontempo was heartbroken at the sudden passing of her friend KingFace. The two had just seen each other a week prior and he looked so excited about his latest project when they last spoke, but she knew deep down it would be their final meeting together in this life.
“RIP to Kingface. One of the most real people I’ve ever met. He was the first person in the MAGA movement to post my music on Instagram and his video is what made me buy a ‘Big Maga Hat’. He let me perform with him during Blexit which really started it all for us,” Bryson Gray wrote.
We hope that KingFace’s family and friends will find some comfort during this hard time.