Jonathan Crenshaw, a homeless artist known for his unique foot-painted canvases along Miami Beach's bustling Lincoln Road, passed away at 51, sources revealed after over a year since his untimely demise. The painter, who was armless since birth, succumbed to health complications associated with esophageal varices caused by fatty liver disease, an autopsy disclosed, as reported by Miami New Times.

The discovery of Crenshaw's body, unresponsive on a James Avenue sidewalk, came as a shock to a community familiar with his vibrant presence. Footage caught the final moments of the street artist in distress, before he tragically fell face-first to the ground, the Daily Caller reported. Despite the occurrence in May 2023, it took a year for word of his death to surface, leaving many unaware of the loss of the local legend.

In an earlier Miami New Times interview, Crenshaw shared his turbulent past, from a peripatetic childhood to unverified allegations against his own mother. His artistry brought solace, though he faced hurdles including arrests and a high-profile 2018 trial for an alleged stabbing with a pair of scissors, a charge from which he was later acquitted.

Despite being a familiar face and, subject to millions of online views after an appearance in a video by Barstool's Dave Portnoy, Crenshaw's life was fraught with struggles against law enforcement and societal barriers. His issues ranged from trespassing, to substance abuse and struggling with psychiatric disease, as noted in the autopsy. He stood as a symbol of the raw, untamed spirit that pervades the walkways of Miami Beach, his artistry a testament to a fierce determination to thrive against all odds.