GoFundMe page started by his family."We would like to update everyone that this evening, after fighting the good fight on life support for 19 days, Joshua has gone off to be with the Lord," the family of Joshua Haileyesus posted. "Your prayers and your love have comforted us and we are grateful for your support."On March 22, Joshua’s twin brother found him passed out on their bathroom floor in Colorado.
He had apparently used a shoelace to attempt the challenge, which involves people choking themselves to the point of losing consciousness.
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