Tucker Genal has sadly died.
The influencer, best known for his posting to his 2.5 million followers on TikTok, died by suicide on Thursday (December 11) at his home in California, per New York Post.
Tucker was 31 years old.
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According to the Post, Tucker died from hanging himself, citing the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s website.
Tucker‘s brothers Connor and Carson, who he often made videos with, confirmed his passing with a joint tribute post on Instagram.
“I don’t even know where to begin, You were my best friend and an even better big brother, my entire life I’ve spent looking up to you and trying to follow in your footsteps because you were always my hero. I know one thing is for certain and that is that I will continue to spend the rest of my life looking up to you until we meet again. You were the kindest person I’ve ever met and the greatest brother that anyone could have ever asked for,” Carson wrote. “We love you and will miss you eternally Tucker🤍”
He added, “During this incredibly difficult time, we respectfully ask for privacy as we mourn and begin to navigate life without him. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and understanding shown to our family.”
Tucker‘s close friend Sean Schutt also shared a tribute.
“Tucker… idk where to start… you were my best friend in the whole world. 5 years ago I was in the deepest darkest place in my life and didn’t think there was a way out… I saw these guys Tucker and Carson Genal making a content house in Los Angeles. They invited me to be apart and the rest is history,” he wrote.
“As soon as I moved to LA and lived with them they gave me a whole new perspective on life. Tucker You gave me my motivation you brought a light in me that I never even knew I had. You are the kindest most selfless person I knew,” Sean continued. “You always put others before yourself and you always knew how to care when no one else did. I don’t know where I would have been without you man. YOU gave me Life. YOU showed me how beautiful life can be. I’m so blessed to have had you in my life. I will cherish ever moment and memory we shared together forever. Thank you for always being there for me when I didn’t know where to go. Thank you for being you! I will miss you forever buddy❤️”
Just last week, Tucker shared what is now his final post on TikTok, a slideshow featuring one photo from each month of the year.
“Wish I could relive some of these moments twice,” he wrote in the caption. “Here’s a photo from every month this past year.”
Our thoughts go out to Tucker Genal‘s loved ones during this difficult time.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicide, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, online at 988Lifeline.org or you can text/call 988.
