The Ordone family is mourning a tremendous loss.
TikTok influencers Katelynn Ordone and Jaelan Ordone’s 2-year-old son Preston Ordone, known as the “Okay Baby,” has died following a car accident April 24, Louisiana State Police announced on social media.
The preliminary investigation found that their 2011 Ford F-150 truck veered off the road and struck a tree shortly before 11:50 a.m. in St. Tammany Parish, approximately 50 miles north of New Orleans. They were taken to nearby hospitals, where Katelynn and Jaelan are recovering. Preston, however, suffered critical injuries and died at the hospital.
E! News has reached out to the Louisiana State Police for additional comment and has not heard back.
The couple’s loved ones confirmed the heartbreaking news, adding that the couple’s 7-year-old daughter Paisley Ordone was not in the accident. Melanie Matranga explained in an April 27 video on behalf of Katelynn and Jaelan, “She was at school at the time. She was not in the vehicle.”
“Katelynn has multiple broken bones,” she explained. “She had a very bad concussion. She walked for the first time today. Jaelan had to have emergency surgery on one of his legs. He has rods in them, pins in them. They’re both at different hospitals. Preston was removed from the vehicle and brought to the hospital. They tried everything that they could.”
The family’s loved ones also reflected the toddler’s online presence, where he captivated viewers after saying “OK” to being careful before an activity like jumping in mud puddles. In one video, which amassed over 18 million views, Katelynn quipped in her caption, “We’re still trying to figure out what okay means to him.”
Indeed, Melanie’s husband Carson Matranga acknowledged the “huge impact” that Preston had on their viewers.
“He made people smile, laugh, I know you guys look forward to seeing him every day,” he continued. “I know in heaven right now, if there’s mud in heaven, he probably has found it and is jumping and dancing in it. Running up and down the streets of gold. And his overalls. He probably has golden overalls. We’re going to miss him a lot.”
Read on for some of Preston's sweetest moments.
Katelynn Ordone and Jaelan Ordone Welcome Baby Preston
The couple, who are parents to daughter Paisley Ordone, welcomed their son Preston on Dec. 27, 2022.
"We are so excited to take him home," Katelynn wrote on Facebook at the time. "Thank you everyone for y'all's prayers."
Ready for Easter
The Ordone family celebrated Easter 2025 with a lot of sweets, a day at church and some time in the pool. Katelyn simply captioned the post, "Happy Easter."
Sweetest Sibling Duo
Paisley, now 7, has loved having a little brother by her side. While reflecting on Preston's adventurous nature, Katelynn revealed that it was seemingly passed on from his big sister.
"My daughter was just as feral at his age," the mom of 2 quipped on Instagram March 8. "That's why they're 5 years apart but she became a little less feral with age."
Preston Makes a Splash as "Okay Baby"
In an August 2024 TikTok video, Katelynn gave directions to Preston, telling him, "Give Lovie one minute, OK?" After telling his mom, "OK," the toddler immediately jumped into the pool.
"It's the 'OK' for me every time and he STILL jumps," one user commented. Katelynn agreed that Preston hasn't quite grasped the phrase, captioning the video, "We're still trying to figure out what okay means to him."
Roughhousing in the Dirt
Preston loved the pool, but he loved mud even more. For hours, he'd splash in muddy puddles outside their home.
As Katelynn and Jaelan's loved one Carson Matranga explained in their April 27 announcement of his unexpected death, "I know in heaven right now, if there's mud in heaven, he probably has found it and is jumping and dancing in it."
A Star in the Making
Katelynn would sometimes share "Preston Interviews" on social media, quizzing him on his food and asking questions about himself.
His favorite song? "Baby" by Justin Bieber, which he went on to sing.
Thoughts on the Grinch? He explained, "He's a mean one, Mr. Grinch. I wanna punch the Grinch 'cause he's scary."