Is Ricky Berwick still alive? Viral RIP video sparks death rumors, truth revealed

October 8, 2025 — Toronto, Canada: A viral video on Ricky Berwick’s Instagram account has led many fans to believe that the Canadian comedian had died. The clip, shared on Tuesday, October 7, falsely claimed that Ricky Berwick passed away at 35.

Fake video claims Ricky Berwick is dead

The video begins with a WWE-style scene where a wrestler picks Ricky from his wheelchair and throws him into the air. As the crowd cheers, a fake news broadcast appears, saying: “Good evening! Internet personality Ricky Berwick has died at the age of 35.”

It also shows a framed photo surrounded by candles and lists his supposed lifespan as 1989–2024.

However, this video is completely fake. Fans quickly noticed a “Sora” watermark, showing that the clip was made using OpenAI’s AI video generator.

Ricky Berwick is alive and active online

The truth is — Ricky Berwick is alive and continues to post videos online. He was born in April 1992, which makes him 33 years old in 2025.

Ricky, who lives with Beals-Hecht syndrome, has built a massive following through his funny skits and self-aware humor. He regularly uploads comedic and satirical content to YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

What is OpenAI’s Sora?

The fake video that caused confusion was created using OpenAI’s Sora, an AI-powered video generator that turns text prompts into realistic animations. Sora was launched in December 2024, and its upgraded version, Sora 2, was released in September 2025.

While OpenAI says the system blocks users from making harmful or fraudulent content, this clip shows how AI-generated deepfakes can still spread misinformation.

Ricky has even used Sora himself to make parody clips, including one featuring a deepfake of Jake Paul — proving that his sense of humor is still very much alive.