Charles Burney has stepped forward following online rumors that started swirling regarding the reason behind his sister’s unexpected death during her birthday celebration in Mexico. A YouTube star and entrepreneur has died and her brother is trying to get out in front of the narrative,

Alysha Burney, a social media star who has more than 4 million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, has died just one day before her 25th birthday. Burney's brother, Charles Burney, confirmed to TODAY that his sister died March 2 at age 24 after suffering an asthma attack in her sleep while the pair were on vacation in Mexico.

Alysha’s brother, Charles, dispelled all false rumors about his late sister’s untimely passing. Read what he said and learn more about Alysha’s career here.