Queen dies aged 96: Jake Paul, KSI, TommyInnit, MrBeast & more pay tribute WikimediaQueen Elizabeth II passed away aged 96 and quickly become the biggest story on the internet, with Twitch streamers and YouTubers paying tribute to her historic 70-year reign. The United Kingdom was put on red alert on September 8, as rumors of the Queen\u2019s health deteriorating spread across the House of Commons and on social media. Her passing was confirmed by The Royal Family at around 6:30 PM, GMT. In a statement posted to Twitter, they said: \u201cThe Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.\u201d Queen Elizabeth II passes away aged 96 The news marks the end of her 70-year reign with the crown, and the incumbent king \u2013 Charles, her son \u2013 has been confirmed. Her successor, formerly the Prince of Wales, is 73 years old and acceded the throne immediately after his mother\u2019s death. Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, has become the heir apparent. As reported by the BBC, His Majesty The King said: \u201cThe death of my beloved mother Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. \u201cWe mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.\u201d Elizabeth II first came to the throne in 1952, overseeing an enormous amount of social change in her reign. Tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II Jake Paul Popular influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul was among the first in the space to pay tribute to the Queen, tweeting: \u201cDignity defined. An inspirational leader for many generations.\u201d He added: \u201cRest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II.\u201d KSI One of the biggest UK-based content creators, and boxers, KSI posted: \u201cRIP Queen Elizabeth II,\u201d shortly after the news broke from Buckingham Palace. TommyInnit YouTuber TommyInnit paid tribute to the monarch, saying: \u201cRest in peace Lizzy.\u201d MrBeast MrBeast also paid his respects in the comments, responding to The Royal Family\u2019s announcement. FaZe Clan Esports and content creation organization, FaZe Clan, quote retweeted the message from The Royal Family, with a love heart and British flag emojis. Millions of tributes have poured in for the Queen, from all corners of the globe, to commemorate her historic run leading Britain. King Charles will now lead The United Kingdom and is now head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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