Homeless TikTok star Keeley Thorton dies after being found unconscious in Sheffield

dailymail.co.uk January 18, 2025, 03:01 AM UTC

Keeley Thorton, a 34-year-old known as "Sheffield Keeley" on TikTok, was found unconscious in Sheffield city center on January 14 and later died in the hospital. A woman has been arrested in connection with her death. Homelessness charity The Archer Project criticized social media users for exploiting Keeley by giving her money and alcohol to perform for videos. They stated that her addiction was used for entertainment, putting her at risk. Tributes have poured in on social media, with friends and fans mourning her loss. A GoFundMe page has been created to support her family, raising over £2,200 so far.


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