Michael Willis Heard, the viral TikTok star known for the "Yes King" audio and the creator behind Love and Light TV, has passed away. His daughter, Mykel, confirmed the news in a Facebook post on November 9, 2025. No further details about the time, place, or cause of death have been disclosed.
He became widely known after a clip from one of his videos was reuploaded on TikTok, where he said, "Yes, King." Internet users quickly adopted the audio for meme creation.
As stated in his Instagram bio, Michael was a pansexual and polyamorous man who made adult content with men. His daughter shared that many people disapproved of his lifestyle and even wished for his death.
In the 11th episode of his podcast, Kingz In Konversation, Michael answered 21 questions alongside his co-hosts. When asked about his greatest accomplishment, he immediately replied:
"It was my daughter, Mykel."
At the time, she was 18 and preparing to attend nursing school. Michael also shared that becoming a parent changed his life, and he only began living freely as a pansexual and polyamorous man after Mykel encouraged him to be himself.
Before becoming an adult content creator, Michael was a pastor and spiritual leader.
Michael Willis Heard, the viral "Yes King" creator, left a legacy of openness and self-expression, inspiring many through his journey as a content creator and father.