Michael Willis Heard, better known online as the creator of the viral "Yes King" meme and as Love and Light TV, has passed away. His daughter, Mykel, shared the news in a Facebook post on November 9, 2025.
Information regarding the time, place, or cause of his death has not been disclosed. The announcement came as a shock to fans who followed his positive and energetic presence online.
Michael gained massive popularity after a short clip from his video resurfaced on TikTok. In the viral moment, he joyfully said the phrase that became his signature line:
"Yes, King."
The audio became an internet sensation, inspiring thousands of memes and videos across social media.
According to his Instagram bio, Heard identified as pansexual and polyamorous and openly created content with men. His daughter revealed in her post that many people had criticized his lifestyle, with some expressing cruel remarks during his lifetime.
In an episode of his podcast, Kingz In Konversation, Heard discussed his life's journey with two co-hosts. When asked about his greatest achievement, he immediately highlighted his daughter:
"My greatest accomplishment is my daughter, Mykel."
At that time, she was 18 and preparing to start nursing school. Heard shared that becoming a father transformed him and gave him the courage to live authentically as a pansexual and polyamorous man. He also revealed that before joining the adult content industry, he served as a pastor and spiritual leader.
Michael Willis Heard, the viral "Yes King" creator, lived openly and joyfully, inspiring others to embrace authenticity despite facing criticism and misunderstanding.