A family is heartbroken after 11-year-old Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington died suddenly while trying a viral TikTok challenge. The shocking incident has sparked urgent warnings to parents about the deadly chroming trend, which involves inhaling chemicals for a quick high.

“Tommie-Lee went into cardiac arrest immediately and died right there and then,” said his grieving grandmother, Tina Burns. “The hospital tried everything, but he was gone.” She described her grandson as “a bright, energetic boy with a heart of gold.”

Tommie-Lee’s mother is now pleading with other parents: “Please, talk to your children. This cost my son his life. It’s so dangerous.” Police confirmed he was found unresponsive at a friend’s home in Lancaster, with investigations ongoing.

A GoFundMe campaign has raised over £4,800 to support his funeral and raise awareness about online dangers. The tragedy serves as a painful reminder — viral trends can take real lives. Talk to your kids today. One conversation could save them.