Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy Dies, Personal Struggles and Heath Issues Cited as Cause of Death

The original Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy, known online as Alex or EpicAlexTime, has died. Here’s what we know about his death, and his legacy as a viral meme legend.

Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy Dies

News of Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy Death Broke Via Discord and Go Fund Me

News Confirmed Through Discord on July 10, 2025

Alex, known online as the Burger King Foot Lettuce guy and by his username EpicAlexTime, passed away on July 10, 2025. While the exact details have not been confirmed, many believe the news first surfaced in a Discord server connected to his community. Tribute posts and screenshots soon started to pop up across TikTok, Reddit, and X as people reacted to the reports of his passing.

On July 12, 2025, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by a family member. The post described Alex as “the infinite foot lettuce guy” to some, but a deeply loved brother and friend in real life. It stated that he died due to “personal struggles and health issues” and that the funds would help cover his cremation and memorial.

The fundraiser gave people a more personal look at who Alex was beyond the meme. It described him as a loyal, funny, and creative person who brought joy to those around him. The GoFundMe was created to help cover the costs of his cremation, funeral, and other final expenses. As of now, it has raised over $6,000 toward its $9,000 goal, with donations continuing to come in from friends, fans, and longtime followers of the meme.

Dylan Chills Donates $1000 to Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy’s GoFundMe

A $1,000 donation to the GoFundMe was made on July 15, 2025 under the name Dylan Chills. It is believed to be from Dylan “Chills,” the YouTuber and musician who released a viral song called Burger King Foot Lettuce, which remixed the original meme and became popular on TikTok and YouTube. In his GoFundMe comment, he wrote, “I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Alex personally, but I followed his YouTube channel and always got the sense that he was a kind, sincere person. It meant a lot to see someone like him putting good energy out into the world.” The donation also helped clear up confusion online, as some people had mistakenly believed Chills was the one who had died.

Why Did Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy Die?

Personal Struggles and Seizure Complications are Believed to Be Linked to His Death

No official cause of death has been confirmed, it is widely believed that Alex had been dealing with serious health issues, including seizures that had reportedly worsened in recent months. He had also taken breaks from the internet, which friends now say were related to his health and personal struggles. The GoFundMe description mentions that he passed away due to “personal struggles and health issues” and remembers him as a kind, creative person who put good energy into the world.

Who is the Burger King Foot Lettuce Guy “EpicAlexTime”?

The Meme Started in 2012 With a Burger King Employee Standing on Lettuce

The Burger King Foot Lettuce meme began in 2012 when a photo was posted to 4chan showing a Burger King employee standing in two open bins of lettuce. The image was captioned, “This is the lettuce you eat at Burger King,” and people were instantly shocked and grossed out. That employee was later confirmed to be Alex. He was fired shortly after the image went viral, but the internet had already taken off with it.

The meme went viral as people were freaked out by the idea that their fast food could be tampered with by employees, and the fact that someone actually posed for a photo while doing it. It turned into one of those images that stuck with you, especially if you ever ate at Burger King. Years later, the moment became even more iconic when it was featured in a YouTube song remix by Chills, where the line “Number 15, Burger King Foot Lettuce” became its own meme. It remains one of the most recognizable internet memes of the early 2010s.