Andrew Cross, known as “Desert Drifter” on YouTube, passed away at the age of 36 after being taken off life support following a serious brain injury sustained in a car accident. His death was announced on CaringBridge.com, where it was mentioned that he died peacefully with his wife, Evelyn, by his side. The family expressed gratitude for the support and prayers they received during this difficult time. The accident occurred in February while Cross was returning from filming at Bears Ears National Monument.
Evelyn shared the news with the community, describing the severity of Cross’ brain injury and the fight for his life in the intensive care unit. She emphasized Cross’ belief in the power of prayer and asked for support and positive thoughts from his viewers. Despite the tragic circumstances, she expressed gratitude for the community’s support and viewership of Cross’ videos on YouTube.
Cross had created over 50 videos on YouTube since joining in November 2023 and amassed 474,000 subscribers. The post on CaringBridge.com mentioned a touching moment before removing Cross from life support, where staff and loved ones honored him by walking around the ICU while scripture was read, prayers were said, and songs were sung. The family expressed their deep grief but remained full of faith throughout the ordeal.
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