Thousands of fans took to social media to pay tribute to Tucker Genal after his brother shared the shocking news of his death in an Instagram post on Monday.
Paying tribute to his late brother, Carson Genal wrote, “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. We love you and will miss you eternally Tucker.”
Caron then requested fans to respect the family’s privacy. He said, “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.”
Although he did not reveal the cause of death, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listed the date of death as Dec. 11 and the manner as suicide, according to the local media.
While it’s not known why Tucker took his life, some observers believe it could be due to “stress of being an influencer.”
An online gaming expert said, “This death by suicide is a stark example of Performative Wellness, where the pressure to maintain a high-engagement, positive online persona directly masks—and potentially exacerbates—private, severe mental health crises. The digital applause often fails to translate into real-world psychological support.
This is a devastating loss for his family (his brothers often featured in his videos) and his 2.5 million followers. It’s a reminder that likes and views are not a metric for well-being. Check on the people who seem the strongest.”
Tucker Genal had more than 2 million followers on his TikTok account.
On his Instagram account, Genal had shared pictures from a Los Angeles Dodgers versus Toronto Blue Jays game while attending a World Series game last month.
The influencers was supporting the LA Dodgers during the game where Britain’s Prince Harry was also supporting the same team with his American wife Meghan Markle.
However, Prince Harry later apologised to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat while attending the World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
