Fans are mourning influencers who died in 2025—young stars whose sudden deaths shook online communities and reminded everyone how fragile fame, and life, really are. May they all rest in peace.
Ben Bader
Ben Bader, 25, died Oct. 23, leaving 200k fans grieving. “He led with love,” said his family. His girlfriend Reem called him “the kindest person ever.”
Emman Atienza
Filipino TikTok star Emman Atienza, 19, died Oct. 23. Her family said, “She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives.”
Daniel Naroditsky
Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, died Oct. 20. “He brought joy and inspiration to us all,” said the Charlotte Chess Center.
Stacey Hatfield
Australian wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke, 34, died Sept. 29 after giving birth to her son, Axel. Her husband Nathan said, “Nothing could be done despite their best efforts.”
Steve Bridges
TikTok comedian Bridges, 41, died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 15. His wife Chelsey said she found him on their couch two days later.
Alex Luan dos Santos Pereira a.k.a. Valioso
Brazilian TikTok star Alex “Valioso” Pereira, 20, died Oct. 4 after his car crashed into a tree. He had over a million followers and endless charisma.
Adair Mendes Dutra Junior
Fashion influencer, 31, died Oct. 3 after reported complications from a cosmetic procedure, according to People.
Rafaela Del Bianchi
Brazilian influencer Bianchi, 27, died in a car accident, according to multiple outlets. Fans remembered him for his humor, energy, and unfiltered love for life.
Yoon Ji-ah
A South Korean influencer was found dead Sept. 11, showing signs of strangulation. Police later said suspect Choi, 50, confessed after her body was discovered.
Jennifer Nicole Rivas
Honduran TV presenter Jennifer Nicole Rivas, 26, was found dead at home Oct. 1. Her family believes her epilepsy and medication contributed to her death.
Luanna Araújo
Brazilian creator Luanna Araújo, 29, her fiancé Korbinian Dengler, and friend Herbson Negrão died Sept. 26 in a highway crash. Authorities are investigating the collision.
Jacinda Jenkins
TikTok influencer and boutique owner Jenkins, 28, died unexpectedly Sept. 29. Her mom said, “Remember her for her big heart, her kindness, her willingness to help.”
Tang Feiji
Content creator Feiji, 55, died Sept. 27 while filming in-flight. His livestream captured the moment the aircraft lost control and crashed in flames.
Paola Caldera
Venezuelan influencer Paola Caldera, 30, died in September after battling leukemia. Her family said, “Her light will continue to shine in each of us.”
Gracious Teyian
Kenyan influencer, 24, died Sept. 16 from sinus thrombosis after severe migraines. Her fiancé Paul Simat said she was hospitalized two days before her death.
Zuza Beine
The Glow House member’s family shared on September 23 that she died at age 14 following an 11-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia. “It is with broken hearts that we share that Zuza died yesterday morning,” her family wrote via Instagram. “She lived 11 of her 14 years with a relentless cancer, yet lived more fully and gratefully than most. Her being changed us forever, and her dying will too.”
Grandma Belle
Belle, beloved half of The Jock and Belle Show, died Sept. 13 after a dementia diagnosis. Her granddaughter said, “Our ‘top of the line’ gram is no longer here.”
Marian Izaguirre
Mexican influencer Izaguirre, 23, died Sept. 12 after being hospitalized. Weeks earlier, she’d been reported missing before officials confirmed she was found on Sept. 6.
Na Dong-hyun
South Korean YouTuber, 46, was found dead at home Sept. 6 after missing a meeting. Authorities suspect natural causes, with an autopsy requested for confirmation.
Judith Bernstein
Judith “Mimmy” Bernstein, 82, grandma of TikTok star Goobi Gubbi, died Sept. 4. In her final video, she said, “If you’re watching this, it means I’m dead.”
Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento
Brazilian influencer, 22, drowned in the Jaguari Dam earlier that week, Metrópoles reported Sept. 3. Friend Gabrielle Reis wrote, “You were our light.”
Osanju
Ghanaian TikToker Osanju, 25, died Sept. 1 from leukemia. Friend Ama Yeboah wrote, “Your memory will forever be a guiding light.”
Jess Hurrell
Interior design creator Jess Hurrell, 42, died Aug. 29 after an eight-year cancer battle. Her family said, “She always skipped, smiled, and powered through life.”
Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay
Mexican TikToker and her family were found dead in a car Aug. 22. Prosecutors said evidence “almost certainly” confirmed they were murdered at the scene.
Natasha Allen
Natasha Allen, 28, died Aug. 22 after battling cancer. Her post read, “Find meaning in your life, be happy, make the world around you better.”
Malik Taylor
TikToker and YouTuber Malik Taylor, 28, died Aug. 21. His fraternity wrote, “He was a light to everyone, bringing laughter, joy, and a warm smile.”
John Crawley
TikTok creator KingBeardX, 47, died Aug. 18. His friend Anthony Caruso shared, “Pimpmunkx passed away yesterday. His mother told me to thank you all.”
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans
Canadian influencers Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout died Aug. 7 in an offroad accident. Their family wrote, “They are together forever, as we knew they would be.”
Christina Bitner
Fitness influencer Christina Bitner, 41, died July 14. Her friend Natalie Prescott wrote, “Christina was called home to be with the Lord today.”
Tanner Martin
Tanner Martin, 30, who battled stage IV colon cancer, announced his own death in a June 25 video saying, “Hey, it’s me, Tanner—if you’re watching this, I am dead.”
Mikayla Raines
YouTuber Mikayla Raines, founder of SaveAFox Rescue, died by suicide in June at 31. Her husband Ethan wrote, “Mikayla was amazing, inspiring, and I feel broken.”
Guava Shuishui
Beauty influencer Guava Shuishui, known as Guava Beauty, died May 24. A friend said doctors “clearly ruled out” her cosmetic-eating videos as a cause.
Anna Grace Phelan
TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan, 19, died May 24 after battling brain cancer. Her family wrote, “She is in Heaven now, and she has been healed.”
Valeria Márquez
Valeria Márquez, 23, was shot and killed May 13 while livestreaming from a Jalisco salon. Authorities believe the social media star was targeted by a hitman.
Alysha Burney
YouTuber Alysha Burney, 25, died in her sleep on March 2 while vacationing in Mexico. Her brother said, “She was creative, goal-oriented, and full of love.”
Chris O’Donnell
TikTok fitness influencer Chris O’Donnell, 31, died Jan. 11. Friend Morgan Ballou wrote, “You’ve been a light in my life since we met in 2016. I wish you peace.”
