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Runner, TikTok Creator Dies At Finish Line During Disneyland's Half Marathon

The 35-year-old runner, actor and Disney TikTok creator died on Sunday after finishing the half-marathon amid a brutal, ongoing heat wave.

A runner, actor and Disney TikTok creator died Sunday after finishing Disneyland's Halloween Half Marathon amid a blistering heat wave across Southern California.
A runner, actor and Disney TikTok creator died Sunday after finishing Disneyland's Halloween Half Marathon amid a blistering heat wave across Southern California. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A runner, actor and Disney TikTok creator died Sunday after finishing Disneyland's Halloween Half Marathon amid a record-setting heatwave blistering Southern California.

Around 7 a.m. Sunday, the 35-year-old man — identified as Bobby Graves, known by his middle name Caleb — crossed the finish line while clutching his chest, the Los Angeles Times reported. A volunteer caught him before he collapsed, Anaheim police told the newspaper.

In a TikTok video posted one day before his death, Graves spoke about passing out from heat exhaustion after going on a 20-minute walk with his dog.

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"I really hope I get through the race tomorrow morning," he said at the end of the clip.

Graves was an experienced long-distance runner and completed Disney World's full marathon and half-marathon races this year and in 2023.

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“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss, and our hearts are with Caleb’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” Jessica Good, Disneyland Resort spokesperson told KTLA.

According to IMDB, Graves was a young actor and director, known for his roles in films such as "Message for the Mermaids" and "Sj." He additionally directed film shorts "Bingo Queen" and "Magic Hunt."

No further information was immediately available.

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