American Mark Thornton Tragic End In Philippines & Fake Condolences/Passing away of Youtuber

[@mikebell9216]

A man in his late 60's with serious heart issues getting together with a woman in her 20's is asking for an expedited trip to the grave.

[@jimsullivanyoutube]

Stress kills. And young women are stress.

[@josephrelaford6826]

Happy trip

[@markhindmarsh9360]

Come on to dig my grave

[@Gizziiusa]

and making a baby. whats up with that ?!

[@countryroads5234]

@@Gizziiusa If you were someone who really watched his videos and knew the culture here… you perhaps would understand why they decided to try and have a baby together…children here are considered a blessing from God…not a detriment or burden or God forbid the idea of a future meal ticket…so many uncouth comments its embarrassing and pathetic

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Met Mark twice, both times he was gracious, and did not a have a bad thing to say about anyone. I enjoyed his channel and wish his family the best.

[@thomasnorman7016]

This is a perfect example of a video that benefited nobody. As a US Expat in the Philippines, I'm just disgusted with people who didn't really know Mark feel compelled to make deraugatory videos about a good man who didn't deserve this kind of drama.

[@philippineantics]

Ok.

[@thomasboutin6045]

@@philippineantics ok ? SICKENING how people who have no idea about the man feel entitled to behave like a moralist and pompous ass

[@philippineantics]

Speaking of sickening , did you have a good Christmas?

[@BromptonChpt3]

Look at you. You make a video on someone’s passing. With this snotty attitude towards someone you probably don’t even know, for views? Who does this? Why do you even need to say anything at all? Who cares what YOU think? What’s crazy is, you would think you would do something about your weight. Your own heart and learn from Mark. Now stop eating garbage foods and join a gym to lose 200 pounds.

[@philippineantics]

Good Afternoon.

[@faronray5765]

Beating a Dead man to death. You shouldn't do that, uncalled for. You didn't know him at all. What gives you the right to say this about him? You are feeding his "enemies" even in death. Low blow. This is what your channel is all about-----------keeping drama going.

[@philippineantics]

Next CB

[@Grandpa_Mike]

You never know when it’s your time but I’m guessing the years Mark spent in the Philippines were some of his happiest, especially the last few months he got to spend with his newborn son. I call that a blessing 🙏🏻

[@theelder91]

called it stupid and irresponsible.

[@philippineantics]

Yes your absolutely right but i don't think it was his finest hours like it used to be. He used to have a big house and a car and a previous family. Yes he pulled himself together after he tried to off himself he told the whole world that. But it was not prepared financially or otherwise. He also was getting ready for court again based on legal issues. We can only pray that his less than one year old son will be okay.

[@bettywith2girls]

@@philippineantics "He used to have a big house and a car and a previous family". With all due respect, his wife divorced him and cleaned him out...hardly his fault. And he told everybody on this KZbin channel that, altho he loved Rogan dearly, he only had him with Jen bc Jen wanted children and he felt it was cruel & unfair to deny her that just bc she married him...but he said they would only keep it at one child. And as you accurately said, Jen & Rogan will be just fine with the money they have now and incoming from Rogan's child survivor benefits, and probably donations from well meaning friends. She will probably give up the big rental house and move back in with her mom & dad, who would babysit for them frequently. She'll be fine, and again, like you said...probably remarry.

[@dustybuttmining2730]

@@philippineanticsyou were never his friend, nor did you know him. Don’t act like you have an “in” on his life you’re reporting 3-4th hand information that’s all been said before by ignorant nobody’s.

[@GAMMASP8]

Seems like this is turning into a Social Security Seminar. I didn't find out till this year? That if you haven't worked for 10 years of your last working record. They will not allow to get ssdi.

[@adc5897]

Rest in eternal peace, Mark Thornton! You entertained many. None of us are perfect.

[@gothops2632]

He will probably reincarnate at some point if his soul has not experienced everything it needs to

[@davidhaylett1810]

MARK was the first tuber I ever saw in the Philippines and I’m glad I listened to his story as I’m sure it has helped many men. He may have had some problems in Phil but he was still better off than living in the USA and he found some happiness in his final years. God bless you friend. RIP.

[@jackflowers2613]

For me the take away as an American take social security at 62 and retire. You have no idea how much time you have left.

[@philippineantics]

Yes.

[@rustynail3630]

If you can afford it and have some savings. Most can't and most have problems living on only SS in the Philippines.

[@b.coxemba6799]

@@rustynail3630 sound like someone made bad financial decisions their whole life. By 40 you should consider retirement savings more serious.

[@jackflowers2613]

I’m just saying the so called experts say to work until you’re 67 to get the normal benefit. Better to retire at 62 and have more time enjoying life. If someone made bad decisions and only has social security to live on, it’s their fault. Most of us have also 401ks and pension plans. In MT’s case he only made it to 69.

[@AAWGASHTADS]

@@jackflowers2613 The experts have one thing in common . They consider a year of life at 62 the same as one at 80 and they're not . When you postpone taking SS to wait for that bigger check you will not Break Even on that decision until you are age 80 or older . I've done the math for countless former co workers and they are left speechless . If you absolutely NEED to work keep going but as briefly as possible and if you don't hit that SS Button ASAP

[@murfeusa1]

Horrible obit - let me give you two examples of your misrepresentations: (a) "nobody visited him in hospital" because he was unconscious the whole time and only there for a short time and (b) "he had more enemies than friends" again, misleading, he may not have been the warm and fuzzy person, but that does not imply "enemies". I could go on, but won't! You should adhere to the old Irish adage: "we don't speak ill of the dead"!

[@philippineantics]

MMMMM

[@Postofficejoe]

Many were there in the hospital....you just don't know it

[@philippineantics]

Ok.

[@michaelbeggs2013]

Thanks for sharing that last pert where Mark was speaking. I believe it is wrong to speak ill of the dead, especially right after they have passed. My own father passes extremely suddenly at the age of 68. I watched my entire family pass away except for on brother in the last 15 years or so. It got me reevaluating what was important in my life and why I was very unhappy and dissatisfied with my life. I quit my job, got a divorce, sold gave away and threw away everything I had, and I moved to cebu with two suitcases and a backpack, never having been there before. I am happier here overall. Mark made the choices that were right for him and I don't think there is any point in criticizing the choices he made. We all do what we feel we have to do. The people who feel the need to criticize and judge Mark's choices should instead concentrates on their own lives and choices. I think Mark did ok in the time he had available to him and he left behind a legacy of children and lots of videos on KZbin. Lots of guys don't even leave behind that. I saw on another channel someone who said that the Philippines is heaven's waiting room. Let's all concentrate on living our own best lives instead of worrying about the life of a man who is gone and criticizing his choices. That book is already written and published. RIP Mark.

[@countryroads5234]

Finally a great well thought out emphatic and correct statement thanks for that viewpoint

[@bettywith2girls]

Very well said.

[@jackflowers2613]

Agree 100%. Writing this response from my apartment in Cebu city.

[@Si1verRaven]

Let this man rest in peace. Making videos of his past is beyond unnecessary. Condolences to his family

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

@@Si1verRaven forget him??

[@bettywith2girls]

Thank you for making this video. I thought I saw them all about Mark but this is the best one, and most honest. I don't have any problem with others not shutting off their monetization on their videos saying wonderful things about Mark and how he will be missed. Who cares what little $ they would make, and so what? If I were to pass away, I wouldn't want radio silence on my death either...I'd want everybody to say nice things about me just like they are about Mark...it's a h-u-g-e compliment to him, and I don't think that they are a-l-l just doing it for the money. Just because people didn't visit him in the hospital and weren't his best friend in the whole wide world doesn't mean they didn't think he was a nice decent guy who impressively pulled himself up from rock bottom, after a divorce and being screwed out of an art cruise deal that he brokered by his friend, and eventually, thru hard work, perseverance, and a little luck, made a name and a life for himself in the Philippines. I believe he was the happiest in his life, in that rental by the ocean, where he would go swimming frequently (he said) and with a woman who loved him (people get married for various reasons...doesn't mean they don't love each other too) and a new baby (for his wife, who wanted a child badly and he felt it was cruel & unfair to deny her children just bc she was with him). He married Jen when most would have just kept her as a girlfriend (or circulated thru girlfriends), and supported her and the baby so she could do what she wanted...be a stay-at-home mom, which a lot of Filipinas don't get to do, I hear. He made sure that his wife & child would have all the benefits they were entitled to as his wife & child, jumping thru so many complicated and at times frustrating hoops to register Jen & Rogan as his wife & child, getting at least Rogan a SSN, and making him a dual citizen of the U.S. & Philippines...all of which he covered on his KZbin channel. The last I heard he had ordered a passport for Rogan, and he did what he could for, as Jen. Even tho Jen doesn't qualify for widow's social security benefits, the last I heard was Rogan was getting SS $ when Mark was still alive (he mentioned it bc there was some controversy about that, but as he said, he paid his taxes all his working life, from a teenager to even recently paying income taxes on his KZbin channel), and I heard definitely will qualify for SS child survivor benefits off of Mark's social security. So yes, for all those that like to write that he was broke, he was only broke by U.S. standards...by Philippine standards, he was fairly wealthy in $ and in relationships. We all felt that we knew him thru his KZbin channel. He advocated supporting your Filipino girlfriend/wife and her family and why you should do so, as well as getting along with them (Jen's mom would babysit frequently for them). He advocated for sharing information about your passwords, logins, and where your money is to your trusted wife or GF in case something would happen to you. He was a decent guy, and he advocated for ex-pats to do the decent thing regarding the Filipinas. I didn't know him personally but thru his KZbin channel, I think we all thought we did...well enough, at least. I understand he had a daughter who is mentally challenged (his ex-wife wanted to move to England just before the divorce bc the place in the U.S. they lived had zero help for her, and England did) and a son. I don't know his relationship with them, but I recall him saying that, when they shared custody after the divorce, with him still in the U.S., he would see his kids for a whole month and he said that it was sooooo painful whenever they had to leave. Sounds like a good dad who loved his kids to me. Also this is not the first time I've heard to beware of other ex-pats, that they are not necessarily your friends. Mark just didn't seem like the heavy drinking, bar hopping sort of guy...the way he described the one and only altercation he was being sued for, the guy had it coming, saying inappropriate things about him and his wife...a man can only take so much. Violence is never the answer, and I've never been in a physical fight (as a female) myself, but if we're honest here, there is at least one person in everyone's life whom you would love to slug, and they would deserve it too. (LOL) I almost admire him for standing up for himself and his wife, and if he was sued for that...well, it almost seems OK and worth it. No one is an angel here, but everybody has a right to defend themselves. I am always really astonished by the mean things grownups will say about someone as soon as they die or sometimes just leave the room. (smh) I've always said that the best compliment you can give a person is saying, when referring to them, that they were a good man (person). Mark was a good man. R.I.P. and thank you for reading thru all of this. My condolences to his family and friends, to Jen & little Rogan, and Mark's brother & mom, whom he was very close to also. You are right...Jen & Rogan will be just fine. I wish them well.

[@bowntown1909]

@@bettywith2girls Very nicely written. Very good points.

[@JOCK-l8n]

Excellent , Thank you, All his haters should read, copy paste, i for one will be throwing in a little cash in her Gcash account to help her out.

[@ManWithNoName-t2d]

I met MT 3 months ago in Dramaguete, introduced through a mutual friend. For 15 minutes, I stood there as he boasted about his YT channel and his work at the embassy. I could not get a word in or introduce myself. When it became obvious that I was not going to kiss his ring, he became visibly angry, sighing audibly, not hiding looking at his watch. He asked my friend who I was, totally ignoring me. When he started loudly tapping his foot, I looked at my friend, threw my hands in the air and walked off. To me, at least, the man came off as a pompous jerk. I do not see what the fuss about his death is all about. I feel bad for his widow. As a foreign national, with no green card or SS card, she herself is not entitled to survivor's benefits..I cannot speak as to the child. Thx for your time.

[@paulbeamer7486]

How many times you going to post this story. Get over it, there can only be one queen, you are not the one.

[@philippineantics]

NEXT

[@philippineantics]

We have heard similar story from others over time.

[@joem1070]

His fight at Ground Zero tells me Mark had many issues. He is/was the type of expat to avoid. One of the negatives of living in the RP is having too much time on your hands. Many of these bloggers would do well to join the Rotary club, adopt a local school, help out the Banana man . . . In giving to the least among us we strengthen our humanity, we open the door to a more fulfilling life. And unlike most widows in the RP, Mark's wife will receive SS child support until the age of 18. And that SS support will be at least double the average family income.

[@philippineantics]

Yes and he was due to go back to court again and january and at that point he would have lost and lost some money if not is youtube channel.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

I never met Mark, but just by observation it appeared to me he had anger issues. Angry men I have known tended to die suddenly. Not throwing rocks at Mark, I have had the same issue. The Bible: There is more hope for a fool than an angry man.

[@adc5897]

@@jamesrecknor6752that’s huge speculation. someone has died. say something nice instead.

[@bernadetteoneill7014]

OMG. Didn't know he passed away. How sad. A subcriber of his. But have not watched his vlog for nearly a year. I'm aware he had health problems. Rest in peace Mark. 🙏 😢💐⚘

[@AAWGASHTADS]

His little mistress you say is his WIFE . Have some respect for the survivors at least

[@philippineantics]

This is George ,and you need to take a look at what the definition is of that. You can take whatever definition of that you want, but that was not intended. By the way out of all the comments you're only the third person who mentioned that. If heidi was going to call her out for what you're insinuating ,she would have said so.

[@AAWGASHTADS]

@@philippineantics I'll have to listen again but I believe she referred to his wife as his Little Mistress . Perhaps the others enjoyed the Muck . One thing about Mark he may be dead but he didn't get deported which you were rooting for . Amen

[@philippineantics]

@AAWGASHTADS We never rooting and cheering for him to be deported ever, but we did discuss it might happen based on some of his actions, big difference. Unlike him that had turned another expat in (world zoom, Paul who sat in jail for months , over a possible direct paper work Mark gave immigration. NEXT......

[@live4powderhound834]

Liked your video. I always enjoyed Mark’s videos. I like seeing an American woman’s perspective on the expats in the Phillipines.

[@philippineantics]

Thank you.

[@walkingboss]

Your video is honest and fair. That beingbsaid--May he RIP.

[@elmar_eldnah]

Now, every man wants to know Mark's story.

[@emilton5758]

He did give an interview to Daniel advisor a couple days before his death.

[@kiwioffgrid2437]

70 with health conditions is a pretty good age to reach. Many of us won't make 70. The phillipines, with all it's problems, is not a bad place to spend one's last few years.

[@RetiredSignDude]

Except the health care sucks.

[@elmar_eldnah]

You are what you eat. You can die wherever you are if you are not careful with your health. I am a Filipino and 75 years old and living just outside of Metro Manila. I'm still doing some computer programming work after retiring as an engineer to make my mind as sharp as possible. My only health issue is sometimes my blood pressure goes up a little bit higher than normal which I think is hereditary in nature. But I do have maintenance drug for that and I don't eat food that will cause my blood pressure to shoot up. My daily meal usually consists of fish with soup and vegetables which are readily available in fresh market.

[@John-or8ze]

@@elmar_eldnah i agree i am 63 and i always take my BP meds. I don't eat white rice, but will eat brown rice. I bought a really nice treadmill to help with strengthening my body, my skeletal frame and cardiovascular system. Drinking only water and occasional cup of tea. No smoking, Drugs or alcohol at any time. I am expecting to live into my upper 80's or 90's.

[@ClintEastwood-r9w]

He didn't make 70, he was 69. He was born in 1955 - same as Old Dog.

[@youngandfree93]

Most Filipinos won't make it to 70 but if you're in a developed country with the resources you should be well past 70. In Japan it's normal to live into mid 80s at least. No excuses.

[@WilliamWallace-m7u]

When I arrived in Manila in July (first time in the Philippines) an experienced expat told me not to tell anyone anything about yourself and I haven't . BEST ADVICE I HAVE RECEIVED IN A LONG TIME!!

[@philippineantics]

Wise words.

[@Bighand4]

I don't see the problem. If you want to have friends, tell them a lot about your life. Mark did, and he had 88.000 friends.

[@philippineantics]

@Bighand4 subs don't equal friends. 😭

[@Philibusting]

Wow, I’m glad you came out to lets us (me) know about the other side of this. Mark was a staple in my line-up and I feel like I knew the guy. It’s a terrible lost but as you said, no doubt his widow will not go without. I’m surprised at some of the areas you bring up, the health issue and problems he had. But I must say I’m NOT surprise at the coverage by every Tom, Dick and Blogger. Some people simply jump at the opportunity for content regardless of the circumstances. That’s just the reality of being a content creator. May he rest in peace and may his family, here or abroad, be well and prosper. The Big Guy will be missed. 🙏🏽

[@cypruscats8450]

Well said, Heidi! But here's a point. Mark said in his livestream and elsewhere about how perfect his life was. Perfect wife, beautiful baby, living in paradise, the house by the beach etc. But I think the image he portrayed to the viewers and the reality of life behind the scenes was very different. I think he had lots of stresses both within and outside of the marriage which culminated in the now infamous fight at Ground Zero. Which in itself added to the already existing stress. But he hid a lot of all of this from his viewers. I dont think he lived the perfect life that he tried to portray.on YT!

[@philippineantics]

Your absolutely right. He definitely portrayed something else and that's what i've been telling viewers. Because a lot of guys sell everything and move over here with different expectations and then their lives fall apart. Mark said his life was content but i knew at that point things were getting worse. Am i opinion the sweeter that people are in a brag about how things are good it means that things are really bad most of the time. I'm just going to start calling it like i see it if people want our help they'll take it if they don't want to hear it they'll leave. I appreciate your comment.

[@MrRide2k]

Agree

[@Parabola007]

Definitely not a perfect life. I bet he was so stressed exploiting that 29 y.o. amazing. And to not call him out just makes exploiting acceptable!!!

[@rustynail3630]

Far from a perfect life surviving on very little.

[@Ytorisv]

Money problems likely.

[@MichaelTheDane]

When I saw this the first time I was thinking, I freaking hope he had talked with a doctor about that not taking his medicine, if u think u get cured just moving to Philippines and try to live a healthy life and get a young beautiful Filipina, u are an idiot. Don’t stop take your medicine even u feel better and your blood pressure is fine. Contact a hospital, get a full checkup and talk with them about your medicine, don’t play doctor yourself. All the best too his wife and small kid.

[@philippineantics]

Hello, true, happy Holidays

[@user-bk9xs1xu7j]

When you said earlier in the last stream, that everyone out of the wood works, would be commenting on this, you were so right. Bloggers I never heard of, are talking about this. It just sad, that over 75% of those bloggers are just talking about this for views. So much fakeness!

[@paulthurson]

vloggers

[@philippineantics]

You're right that's all i've seen as people from the united states and all these small little youtube channel some of them under a thousand subscribers that are coming out to say poor mark when nobody knew anything about him except for what he let the world see. I just had somebody tell us we should leave them alone. That has nothing to do with nothing. Mark is a big lesson of what not to do and he did everything wrong and he gave out luke warmed vice and screwed over a lot of people. And i'm definitely not being quiet . I don't feel any different than the talk shows or cnn or any new station right now. Social media is the news and they're not going to go silent to give the family a break when a good or bad person passes on. I just think it's funny how many people try to go against me as a female american expat in george as a filipino guy that we should just go quiet.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

​​@@philippineantics I almost died in June from H. Pylori stomach infection. My wife and I just aren't in good enough health to come to the Philippines like I wanted to. Besides, my wife can't fly. So she'd be coming over on a cruise. Almost dying this year put me in a completely different mindset. Having 25 attempts by thieves to break in to our new house over the past 4 years... and cartels going nuts over the past 10 years... Not sure I want to stay here in central Mexico. Someone purposely ran over one of my outdoor guard dogs on my driveway last Saturday night. Buried her Sunday. It's going to get 1,000 times more crazy after January 20th because of the mass deportations. Not looking forward to it. Anyway, just all of us just hang in there no matter what. We chose this life, and there are more blessings than thorns.

[@Gizziiusa]

Agreed. He will be forgotten after a month or so. Personally, I think its some socially weird, new online phenomena. But whatever, its JMO....society gonna do what society gonna do, even in the social media/ internet space.

[@avalonmist254]

@@Gizziiusa that's a cop out!

[@LifePlusRice]

Life is indeed harsh...God bless Jen and Rogan and there future stability and provisions needed for a comfortable life..... Bless them Lord

[@financialfreedomstartsnow395]

Toxic video. If you have nothing good to say about someone who has died then just shut up.😡

[@philippineantics]

We have the right to our opinion thoughts and to bring up discussion on expats that lived here and we are not sheepal. A lot of the stuff that we discussed is stuff that Mark and his wife already put out there and you're just one of those few dozen friends he has that is going around defending and that's fine but don't bring that crap here either ma'am.

[@andrewplimmer]

100%

[@financialfreedomstartsnow395]

@@philippineantics Your comment only illustrates how you are quick to judge. I also have the right to my opinion which you don't seem to respect. Mark was not a friend. You simply make assumptions about everything it seems. And clearly by my pic its SIR not ma'am and now you call my opinion crap while you claim to have the right to your opinion. Double standard and all the more proof you have nothing good to offer. Let the dead R.I.P.

[@LivingTheLifeRetired]

It’s unfortunate that Mark passed and left Jen a bundle of debt on that car. Hopefully someone will help Jen finish the process to get SS for her son.

[@philippineantics]

yes she still needs to do that for sure.

[@51dbail]

I hope your kidding that Mark didn't get his son a SS# and American citizenship

[@roselee4445]

​@@51dbailhe was working on it. Wasn't complete

[@tonycaldarera8206]

Damn, and the Sopranos fade to black at the end……… I felt that 😢

[@DrFuzzyDuck]

Why is the cow criticizing the lives of others after their death?

[@philippineantics]

NEXT .....

[@emilton5758]

I’m sure he was aware and felt the path he chose was a better circumstance than what he was in. His child is eligible to receive benefits due to having US citizenship. So Jen weighed her choice and although not ideal, she is better off than many other woman in the Philippines.

[@dannymckenzie3676]

@@emilton5758 can’t disagree

[@parkpllc]

Just found out that he had passed while looking for his next interview. He was there in the Philippines relatively short time but his channel helped many expats and provided top quality entertainment. RIP. Condolences to his family.

[@mikevaldez4895]

my condolences, I met mark two years ago and we been friends super nice guy. RIP

[@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy]

wow call me crazy, but you seem like one of those crazy expats talking crap about him, really haven't heard you say anything nice about him, think you're in it for the views

[@philippineantics]

Yup, next , you got me all figured out man.

[@andrewplimmer]

Exactly what I thought… She just looking for a bit of easy traffic from marks tragic passing

[@gerhardblonk1077]

@@andrewplimmer she is clearly obese and states she lives off junk food and has multiple health issues that will raise her expenses and shorten her life. So rather than grovling in the gossip mud circuit for hits on You tube for pocket change, perhaps focusing her remaining time on self improvement on all levels will extend the quality of this fleeting life...

[@philippineantics]

YUP EXACTLY, NEXT B

[@ExpatExperts007]

Well summarized. To keep it real, as you said often in this video, the other reality is that over 80% of Americans in the Philippines today are here because 1) they cannot afford to retire in America and 2) they seek friendship which is not which is available to them in America. So, unfortunately, this group constitutes fellow Americans who fall prey to jealously, gossip and lack of common sense and common courtesy.

[@rod1147]

This video sounds like a fake condolence

[@adc5897]

Ma’am how did you know him and about him?

[@RLDANONMOUS]

Thank you for letting us know about Mark. I didn't know Mark personally, but I watched his videos on KZbin. From my perspective, Mark seemed to have it together. Sorry to see him go.

[@psbucs]

unless the Doctor takes you off medication keep taking your meds .. I'm on diabetic medications ... I am also taking a BP Medication, after awhile I was going to take myself off the BP medication since my BP was normal. prior to me taking myself off the BP Meds I called my doctor and told him my intention. he told me not to do this, the diabetic meds are statins which can have a negative effect on the organs in my body, the BP Medication I'm taking not only keeps my BP normal, it also provides protection for the organs in my body, negating any possible ill effects from the Diabetic drugs.

[@michaelcedeno391]

Never knew this Mark guy. KZbin introduced me to these random videos on his tragedy. Including this video. I will say, I hope he passed away a happy man. Despite his controversies he had over there, I hope moving to the Philippines and having married someone he wanted, and having a child brought him that happiness. And in your case, I'm sorry for your health issues. I hope you can hang in there and get better.

[@Bighand4]

I did NOT like this content! Mark had more than 88.000 subscribers, and had a decent income in the Philippines. His medical bills are all covered, but his wife will struggle in the time to come. A woman with a baby is not the strongest candidate to remarry. I am one of Marks subscribers, and he made tons of interesting videos. He is an inspiratiion to many. How can you critisize him, to make money on your own channel. You are evil! Rest in Peace Mark, we miss him allready.

[@philippineantics]

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[@Ytorisv]

Y watch and comment?

[@Ytorisv]

You can take care of her and the baby🙂.

[@Bighand4]

@@Ytorisv I am not going to get married, or have children, og be a sponsor for anyone. I might give donation thou. But beeing a single mum in the Philippines is not a dance on roses! Even with support for her child from the US. My condolances to his wife and children and anyone close to him.

[@Bighand4]

@@Ytorisv I watch because I wanted to know more about his passing and the future for his familiy. I comment because I got provoked by the lady in this video.

[@dleatherman4539]

Love your takes on this. I find the Brits to be extraordinarily toxic, particularly towards Americans. I describe the expat community to my wife as low-level high school.

[@bryonhogg485]

I watched Mike do a video about Marks passing - He still managed to get a little dig at him - Saying he didn't have very many viewers

[@HowardLong167]

Wow you are such a breathe of fresh air. Keeping it real and I appreciate it. First time watching you and glad I found you

[@philippineantics]

Thank you! I hope you'll keep watching.

[@lesliewood4069]

A woman airways stand out good job my dear 🌷🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@craigschuler7368]

I lost interest in his channel when he started on with that buying a 20 million dollar cruise ship and wanted investors. If I remember correctly he came here a few years earlier with 600 dollars to his name.

[@adc5897]

@@craigschuler7368 but he didn’t take anyone’s money. we can all dream.

[@bretmoleta1860]

That's about when I dropped out however looking back those were his best shows. I may rewatch them. I like when John Smulo was going to do all the marketing for free! There was a lot of golden nuggets in those episode

[@RichardUS8]

@@craigschuler7368 I thought that cruise ship talk was just silliness and shrugged it off as an old man muttering out loud.. Him pushing the vacs and harshing out on anyone not jabbing up with the poison was the real stupidity.

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

@@RichardUS8jabs didn’t do him much good?

[@rge9857]

I agree. I stopped listening to the buffoon after that video. What a delusional goofball. A cruiseship line. Thornton Cruiselines. Lol.

[@Gaza-vu6gl]

Thank you for your honest and straight forward words. Warched many of Marks videos regarding the Philippines. Rest in peace Mark. Condolences to all yor family and friends.

[@christinaigualdo8110]

Pls have some respect the person is gone let him Rest in peace…✌️just spread love and kindness ❤

[@valalicante6455]

In one of his video, Mark said he start taking less of the blood pressure meds because he’s feeling much better here in the Philippines. I take the same meds for my cardiac arrhythmia and that medication should be taken for life. There’s a danger of getting a heart attack if you stop taking or taking less of this medication.

[@philippineantics]

Mark said a lot of his own truths in his own videos. Thank you for watching.

[@JamesHickman-g5c]

A friend of mine, an expat here, is getting ready to start an expat health channel. Most can do a lot better taking care of themselves, but it can be challenging here in the Philippines. Many things contribute. The hot humid heat, makes it discouraging to exercise. A lot of the food available is poor quality, the lack of decent medical facilities, etc. However, there is easy access to basic meds, and a lot of workarounds available. I will try to help my friend get it started.

[@lesliewood4069]

You are so real🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pechaybaguio]

Mark had a massive active stroke while in the hospital. No doctors, even here in the US, would do anything while the patient was on an active stroke. The doctors will wait until the incident ends and then do something about it.

[@geraldarrington9620]

65M, thank goodness I don't need to be a digital nomad to survive. Jen was smart, she knew what she was doing. Cha ching she's about to get somewhat paid. You keep it real .. refreshing

[@philippineantics]

Thank you for watching.

[@1rockinthedadbod]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who wondered what was going on with all the piggy back videos about his passing. I didn't see this when Jules passed. I didn't know either man. I just feel that too many vloggers used his death for views, even newer vloggers trying to break into the scene.

[@lesliewood4069]

You are so right,

[@frankellis9627]

Oh, shit! Maybe he should've kept up with his medication 😳

[@supermelville7838]

Unfortunately, I disagree with you. They are no fake condolences. Don't spread fake new.

[@philippineantics]

NEXT

[@ronfesta771]

Me thinketh living out your senior life in the Phillipines which has no 911, no ambulances, limited medical facilities where one may have had serious health concerns is like playing., Russian Roulette with ones........life!@!?🤪🤑😉

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

No 911 not so sure about that

[@joeblow3939]

Michael Fazio had a new born and shortly after passed away. Thanks for the update. Where is your other half, George?

[@tinotino9952]

Great video Heidi, you kept it real. Yes, he was suicidal when he first arrived.

[@philippineantics]

Thanks.

[@philippineantics]

And yes per his own words mark is always put his stories out and he repeated that over and over again how broke he was and how bad off he was and how bad is help was and continued to be.

[@lisagibson6618]

The *son* will receive approximately $600 UDS until 16 yrs of age. BabyMomma will use that money to support HERSELF until she twerks up a lineup of monthly Sponsors. -But she'll have to snare one of them because she's ripely expiring as millions of filipina are turning 18 legal every year.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Will be rough for her with a baby

[@bchrismonks8760]

Good morning, Heidi. Good perspective, presenting both sides. I’m curious about something maybe you’ve heard. But I used to see Mark and old dog do videos together quite frequently. Was there a falling out there? Paul has been radio silent.

[@philippineantics]

Yes there was a falling out a long time ago and that included Gio. But I believe it's just trying to make his statement for his people. They share a lot of the same viewers and they're so worried about their brand.

[@bchrismonks8760]

@@philippineantics oh, I see. Thank you.

[@kennym543]

No mattet what marks problems,its sad hes gone,enjoyed his interviews

[@Bill82759]

You are all exploiting his death for views. None of you really knew him.

[@philippineantics]

What I know is he exploited himself.

[@Kevin-lo1le]

WHY OH WHY WOULD YOU MAKE A VIDEO LIKE THIS REGARDING A MAN THAT JUST PASSED AWAY LEAVING A YOUNG WIFE AND CHILD ? WAS HE PERFECT, NO ARE YOU PERFECT, NO , ITS A MEAN, NASTY, VISCOUS VIDEO TO MAKE, DONT FORGET YOUR A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN WITH A CAT , I NOW CAN SEE WHY!!

[@philippineantics]

NEXT

[@qcradio6210]

@@philippineantics You are an absolute coward. Scum of the Earth. That's what it takes to make this trash after the passing of someone. Be happy you and I will never cross paths in the world.

[@philippineantics]

I'm so lucky. NEXT

[@ihn2023]

In regards to health issues, the expat I am worried for next is Tim K

[@philippineantics]

It could be me.

[@ihn2023]

@philippineantics Please don't think that way

[@Livinginthephils65]

@@ihn2023 Yup. He also had a few legal issues, re: physical attack. Also, obese and not looking after his health.

[@youngandfree93]

He's only a couple years older than me but he is crazy overweight I don't get it. He also said he had to use trt or whatever too things I think is crazy for my age bracket. He better get his act together

[@lesliewood4069]

You call it out good advice,

[@blackwonderBW]

1:32 Thank you for keeping it real. These tributes do seem sketchy. I never knew the man. But his videos gave me lots of game prior to my moving to Manila.

[@philippineantics]

Yup. 👌

[@sunilrodrigo9778]

Is there a link between Stroke and Viagra?? Just curious.

[@josephrelaford6826]

No

[@philippineantics]

That's all the possibility if he's using it. And at his age i'm sure he is using it. Also as i'm to understand that hormone therapy he was using was not legit product and it caused other men to have issues. All of this stuff mark has talked about on his own channel or all of dumaguete knew about it.

[@dennisl7862]

@@josephrelaford6826 had a friend 59 had a stroke after taking Viagra. spent the next 2 - years in a wheel and then died.

[@roselee4445]

Definitely can cause heart attack

[@alanaldpal950]

You mean is the a link with……… the Fauchi Ouchie….. vaccine ?

[@xret789]

Appreciate the balanced and honest perspective! Happy holidays.

[@philippineantics]

Thanks! Happy Holidays to you too.

[@SteveLopez-q4o]

Very respectful She is still in a very good position which she knew Phil/AM Baby Tisoy child

[@lesliewood4069]

I hope they Listen to you 🌷🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@BC19572]

Basically by mark not taking his bp medication daily his stroke was possibly self inflicted. RIP Mark

[@Jay-bosscfi]

Who inherited the rope

[@schoolnyc]

I followed Mark from his first interview with Paul and the very beginning of his channel. I admired how he grew his platform over time. However, we cannot ignore the surprising and disturbing behavior he exhibited. Mark sucker-punched Dexter, a frail elderly man, and then tried to gouge his eyes out-an act of shocking violence, allegedly over remarks made in a coffee shop. Additionally, Mark accused Elliot Eastman, a 26-year-old American, of faking his kidnapping. Tragically, we later learned the kidnapping was real, and Elliot lost his life. Mark never apologized for any of his actions, leaving many viewers understandably upset. Despite these controversies, may Mark rest in peace-he will be missed.

[@gregggyf]

Good Evening, Would you happen to know "definitively" what Dexter said to Mark? Thank you.

[@mikebingham976]

May the Lord Jesus be merciful to Mark. And you. And me. PS Kicking sugar addiction is no joke. Me too 😉 Thanks for your content

[@philippineantics]

Amen 🙏 Next

[@jaysphilippines]

Your channel has grown on me over last couple years. Good job Heidi.

[@philippineantics]

Yay! Thank you! I have watched you during the last year substantially grow your channel and you're really doing a great job.

[@jaysphilippines]

@philippineantics aww, thank you dear!! J 😀

[@smilebehappy6102]

The 3rd USA citizen that died in the Philippines that Philippine Antics covered this year. A MMA fighter in an argument, a young kidnapped victim, & an old timer of natural causes.

[@kiwipinos]

Narcissistic Philippine Antics… Well they are hardly going to be a “moving to paradise living the provincial true Filipino life experience” When they are sitting on a sofa chewing donuts & sucking on sugar cubes, talking crap, getting paid for it, AC & handout dependent, surprised there is no Bong next to the sofa.

[@philippineantics]

Real truths.

[@philippineantics]

Ohhhhh. Must be. NEXT...... Yes we got it made.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

@@philippineantics Give me donuts or give me death lol. Commenting for the algorithm / channel promotion.

[@roselee4445]

Plus j ules

[@elliottschertzer876]

Heidi, if you never offend anyone, you would have no moral compass. You would be just like too many of these vloggers shedding their crocodile tears for Mark. They are just going which ever the direction of the wind is blowing. I appreciate your honesty and sincerity.

[@philippineantics]

So true. And I hope someone learns not to do what he did or me as a matter of fact.

[@Caid1955]

R I P Mark. Gave a little inspiration back in the day. A story is a story. 👀👀

[@302Rmack]

100%...your video is the most genuine I've seen yet. The others were showing thier troll side, without even realizing it. Very sad ....

[@VloggingLife.]

Well said.. At 52 and decent Health my main concern is making sure I leave Marilou in a Safe and Secure Situation...it will prevent me from being Full time in the Philippines for Years but when I see the Play out of some of the other Tubers like Mark it definitely makes me reflect and keeps me on a Steady Course.. As much as I'd love to be there we can't be selfish and make another's life Hard.. Anyways ❤

[@philippineantics]

Health needs of be a big concern for expats. I thought it was going to be easier here. But i don't think 99% of them even consider the full ramification. Everytime one of these expats pass away from health conditions that don't have money and that their filipino wife did not know what to do and delayed and taking them into a hospital, it scares me. These guys just want to be cuddled 😁

[@jamesrecknor6752]

@@philippineantics We do want to be cuddled, by the charming girlfriend/wife, and her stray cat rescues. lol.

[@y66llhuaweu98]

Condolences to all who loved Mark.

[@neilmartin4187]

There was one KZbinr who put a video out saying send money not just prayers. When I called him out for not sending himself. He said I did the video.

[@aaaa-pe1zi]

He shouldn't have stopped his medication, I had a heart attack 6 years ago my cardiologist said not to stop my medication. He wasn't on his own the last years of his life he made the decision to move to the Philippines met someone and the relationship lasted. He said he came with little money but things worked out for him his KZbin channel was a success. Mark made a video about his age gap relationships he said what will happen is i will die and his wife will be young enough to move on so he and his wife were aware of everything. I don't know about the haters mark had i think most ex patts with a successful KZbin channel have haters. I see a lot of positives in mark move to the Philippines he spoke about his depression in the usa i think he did the right thing moving to the Philippines. He did a number of videos warning people about coming to the Philippines if you don't have a enough money he said he wouldn't recommend guy's do the same as he did as he explained he was lucky his KZbin channel worked. RIP MARK 🙏

[@ernieuson4030]

Nakikiramay kami sa pagpanaw ni Mark sa mga mahal niya sa buhay!

[@michaelwaters1949]

He was a great guy! RIP

[@DenaliSue]

Thank you, i have always been disgusted when people die they were saints in their life.

[@philippineantics]

After being there so many funerals and seeing who doesn't show up and who makes that speech. At my age you realize they're just being fake and they're doing it to be socially accepted as feeling sad for those who pass on. Mark lost a lot of people's friendship after he got into that fight at that restaurant and it was said by many filipinos he was rude wherever he went. I just really feel bad for all of his family and that he had no finances. But the same thing could happen to me. I have poor health and i don't have a lot of money either. So i feel united as an american vlogger and the financial situation , also the frustration of living here in the philippines, but even if one person will learn something from this and to prepare better, than it's worth it.

[@Rob-gg4it]

beautiful tribute. seize the day. i hope the best for family.

[@patsyinthesmokies]

Why do you make a man look so bad. Please have compassion for his family. Let's see who comes to your funeral. Wake up

[@philippineantics]

THATS WHAT I MEAN, THIS IS A WAKEUP. He made himself look bad.

[@Markooboy]

@@patsyinthesmokies the truth hurts

[@InspiredByTao]

Subscribed a couple months ago when the ground zero thing happened. Love your take on this. I've been in the Philippines since September 2008. My partner and I just got monetized on our KZbin channel, Disciples of Tao ☯️ We're doing a health, fitness, and wellness vlog. We're going to put out a low carb challenge for the upcoming New Year. Love your channel Heidi. 💕

[@philippineantics]

Yeah after this holiday i'm going to have to hit the pavement again and at least for my health conditions , got to start cutting out on sugar which is my worst enemy. If you left it up to me i would eat ice cream for dinner.

[@adlrvet5313]

please if you are an OLD MAN, please DO NOT FATHER a child anymore with your young wife. YES you can control that.

[@jefflynch3946]

That is good advice for people with little to no money. Have at least 10 years of living expenses to leave to your wife and child. Any life insurance etc. should be in addition to the 10 years expenses.

[@adlrvet5313]

@@jefflynch3946 it's not all about money but that's a big part of it

[@jaysphilippines]

Good Sunday morning. RIP MARK

[@armandosanchez8901]

You earned a subscription...i having hear from Paul... about Mark dead... I'm wondering why...

[@philippineantics]

You're not going to. Paul is a strong guy and he knows how to handle his business. He did advice us not to go into full detail for his other to adult children's sake that live outside of the country. I feltl we should have spoke more about it. Pretend we found out a few hours after the live he passed on. There's still a level of respect and i think paul will just stay silent. He's not going to cave and make a statement about it just because the viewers want to hear about it. A lot of people share the same viewers but they don't exactly get along with the other vloggers. Paul was some of the original vloggers over in dumaguete about 4 years ago. So he's learned the game really quick and he is a good guy.

[@51dbail]

@@philippineantics What he did to Paul almost killed him! Mark did that because he could out of spite and hate. That's all I really have to know about the guy. Actions are more important than words

[@Leyte0]

@@51dbail What did he do to Paul? I noticed they stopped recording videos together a couple of years ago, but didn't find any explanation

[@51dbail]

@@Leyte0 not old dog. Paul, zoom world. he sent a wanted post from 2011 to the BI and implied it now time. Got him jailed, where he almost died. He was deported and cost him a small fortune to get out. I think after Mark beat up that old guy at a local shop old dog had seen enough

[@roselee4445]

​@@51dbailwhat did he do to Paul?

[@scottbaird5674]

How much do you recommend for an emergency fund?

[@philippineantics]

There is no real good number to give anymore. We had $60,000 when we arrived almost 4 years ago, and most of that is gone on everyday life, medical , pandemic illnesses, and family emergencies back in America. You need insurance, plane ticket money and start with $100,000. But that's a hard number for most. You need plans.

[@scottbaird5674]

@ If you don’t mind sharing what is your budget avg?

[@jamesrecknor6752]

@@scottbaird5674 I live in the US but visit Philippines regularly, I use about 1900-2200 dollars a month, in a small city in Mindanao. That level is not absolutely necessary, but comfortable and includes for a young adult daughter in college there. I recommend no less than 20,000 dollars emergency fund for a individual, and make it firm in your mind to catch the next available flight home if the fund becomes depleted to 10,000.

[@margarettownsley9500]

I watched marks videos for some time from what I seen he didn’t enjoy life he seemed a very serious guy didn’t see them have fun or days out it looked like he had a big house on rental away to big of a house could have saved or put rental money on having a nice life

[@Steveo_00700]

Mark Thornton, a man living in the Philippines with little to no money. Yet repeatedly talked about purchasing a cruise ship. I knew this guy was full of crap from the beginning.

[@bretmoleta1860]

It wasn't his money...He was getting the cruise ship from salvage and his friend was going to do all the marketing for free...Imagine if that thing worked out? That would have been the worst cruise line in the world.

[@Steveo_00700]

@bretmoleta1860 What venture capitalist in their right mind would back such an investment. 🤣

[@drewodessa2483]

People are allowed to dream. No tyrant has ever been able to prevent that. You try harder

[@alr818]

@@Steveo_00700 He just passed away! No one is perfect. Have a little grace!

[@Steveo_00700]

@drewodessa2483 is one thing to dream, but Mark was living in dream land trying to impress his audience as if he were something special, which he was not. More like dullusional.🤣

[@michaeldrea-lb6lj]

Thank you for telling the truth , I found out what you are saying is so true when I was there , my moto was be very careful who you are mixing with . Very good video thank you

[@philippineantics]

I’m glad you got something out of it.

[@marijolivitzky4336]

Love your kitty looks like mine that passed away several months ago.

[@philippineantics]

Sorry to hear that. She's blind in one eye.

[@paulshinn5394]

I agree with you 100%

[@JackWaller-g3c]

God bless Mark and his family. Thats all that was needed to say. Your a troll also listen to you.

[@philippineantics]

Next & Bite me

[@hankmoody-jq1xq]

Wow, I didn’t see that coming Thanks for letting us know.

[@philippineantics]

I didn't either.