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.”












