Lloyd Café Cadena, also known as Kween LC, one of the most popular Filipino YouTube personalities, passed away on September 4, 2020, at the young age of 26.
Fans, friends, and loved ones were shocked when the news of his death came, as his last vlog was uploaded only a week before.
Lloyd had recently been busy renovating the new home he bought for his mom and had also given away gadgets to students, to ensure that they can participate in the new normal in education, which is distance learning.
Lloyd began vlogging back in 2011 when he was still a student. He is best known for his great sense of humor, contagious laughter, funny antics, and most of all, his generosity.
Filipino fans, celebrities, and fellow online personalities have expressed sadness and shock over Lloyd's unexpected passing.
See some of their unforgettable moments with Lloyd Cadena in this photo gallery.
Kapuso celebrity and online sensation Jelai Andres mourned the death of her friend and fellow vlogger by posting a collage of their photos together. Part of her caption read: “Mamimiss kita ng sobra Mamshie 🥺😭😢 Sa tuwing magkikita tayo, lagi tayong sweet sa isat isa para nga tayong mag jowa 💔 and tawa lang tayo ng tawa 😭😢 Everybody will remember you that way. You will be missed Mamshie Lloyd.”
Donnalyn also posted these throwback photos of her and Lloyd, taken years ago.
Radio personality Nicole Hyala also mourned the sudden death of her fellow DJ, Lloyd Cadena. Part of her caption read: “Lloydskie as I fondly call him, is one of the kindest persons in the planet. Napakabait. Walang ere. Kahit gaano kasikat. My relationship with Lloyd may not have been long, but it was special.”
Nicole then posted these screenshots of their conversation, to show how Lloyd supported her when she was going through tough times.
Sharon Cuneta was stunned and saddened by the untimely passing of her anak-anakan, Lloyd Cadena.
The Megastar posted screenshots of her last conversation with Lloyd, where he also gave comforting and uplifting words to Sharon when she was going through some challenging times.
Fellow online celebrity Kimpoy Feliciano expressed grief over losing his colleague and friend, Lloyd Cadena. His caption read: “Maraming Salamat sa masayang byahe! 💔🥺 Sobrang mamimiss kita Lloyd! 😔”
Kimpoy also shared photos of his fun and unforgettable moments with Lloyd.
Multi-hyphenate celebrity Mikey Bustos paid tribute to Lloyd by sharing photos and videos of them together at his birthday party last year. Part of his caption read: “Goodbye to legend OG kween @lloydcafecadena! @Appleboyrj and I are so sad to have lost a friend. Thank you for inspiring us and always being true. I know you are dancing freely to music of Mariah right now on the other side! We will miss you! 💔😭 There will be no other creator like you!”
Actress and vlogger Alex Gonzaga posted a throwback photo to the time she and sister Toni Gonzaga collaborated with Lloyd. Part of her caption reads: “Rest in peace Lloyd Cadena... Saglit lang tayo nagsama para sa collab natin pero i witnessed how your mere presence can lighten and bring joy sa mga nakapaligid sayo.. Marami kami napasaya mo at hindi makakalimot...❤️😭”
Actress Empress Schuck shared a photo and video of the time she bumped into Lloyd at a mall where she went full-on fan girl mode and asked for a selfie with him.
Although it was clearly Empress who was starstruck at that moment, Lloyd also took a photo with her on his phone.
Vlogger Basel Manadil, a.k.a. the Hungry Syrian Wanderer, revealed that Lloyd was one of his inspirations when he was just starting out. Part of his caption read: “He was one of the vloggers I first watch even I dont understand his jokes because I dont speak tagalog that much before. He was funny, genuine and kind to people and one of my YouTubers inspiration. ”
Basel also shared his first conversation with Lloyd back in 2017 when he reached out to do a collab with him. Part of his caption read: “It just saddened me that we never made the collab. Heartbreaking for us in the YouTube community. For all the Filipinos na napapasaya mo at minamahal ka. GONE TOO SOON 😭🙏”
Madam Aivan, also a close friend and fellow vlogger of Lloyd, posted a series of photos of their memorable Baguio trip, where their friendship blossomed as they helped Lloyd mend a broken heart at that time. Part of his caption read: “Mars @lloydcafecadena sobrang dami pa sana nating plano. Pero wag kang mag alala dahil tutuparin pa rin namin yung mga plano mo for us. Nakakalungkot lang na nabawasan na tayong “The Madams”. Ang hirap mag move on. Mas masakit pa 'to kesa sa breakup.”
DJ and fellow vlogger Gandang Kara posted a series of fun photos with Lloyd Cadena. Part of her caption read: “Hinding hindi kita makakalimutan te. ayaw tumigil ng luha ko ngayon. Sa lahat ng kalokohan ko sinamahan mo ko, sa lahat ng kadramahan, pti nga sa career sinuportahan mo ko at sa mga travel together. Sabe mo pa after pandemic out of town naman tayo.”
Fellow YouTube star Wil Dasovich honored Lloyd Cadena with an emotional video tribute. Part of his caption read: “I MISS YOU! There hasn't been an easy day since you left...Rest well my friend @lloydcafecadena️️️”
Former “You're My Foreignoy” contestant, vlogger, and actor Richard Juan posted a throwback photo of him and Lloyd during their collab. Part of his caption read: “I have so much respect for him because Lloyd was truly one of the funniest, non-toxic, and most importantly, humble YouTubers I have ever met in this industry.”