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We read some very sad news this week on social media.
Tucker Genal, the TikTok and Instagram influencer best known and appreciated for his skits and entertainment challenges, has passed away.
He was 31 years old.
Genal’s brothers, Carson and Connor, confirmed their sibling’s death on a joint Instagram page on Monday as they asked for privacy from themselves and their fans.
“I don’t even know where to start. You were my best friend and my best brother, my whole life, I spent watching you trying to follow in your footsteps because you were my hero,” read the caption of the text on Instagram.
The upload included a number of photographs of the brothers taken over the years.
Some pictures showed them standing under a sky full of flying lights, while another captured a classic playtime.
Carson Genal and Tucker Genal attend the Creator Tailgate in support of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady†at Broxton Brewery on January 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s website, Tucker committed suicide at her residence on December 11.
He has gained nearly three million followers on TikTok and more than 340,000 on Instagram – mostly thanks to videos featuring his friends and siblings.
The Genals also amassed over one million followers on their Hustle House TikTok account.
“I know one thing is certain and that is that I will continue to spend the rest of my life looking at you until we meet again,” he added in their tribute post. “He was the kindest person I’ve ever met and the greatest brother I could ever ask for.
“We love you and will miss you forever Tucker.”
They ended the message by emphasizing the “very difficult time” their family is going through as they “start to navigate life” without Tucker.
Tucker Genal attends Tavern Night in support of Paramount Pictures’ “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves†at IPIC Westwood on March 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)Friends and fans took to social media to express their love for Genal and mourn his sudden death after the news spread.
“Tucker, You inspired me and brought me a light I didn’t even know I had,” said promoter Sean Schutt citing a collection of fond memories.
“You are the kindest, most selfless person I know. You always put others before yourself and you knew how to care when no one else did…
“I will cherish the moment and memory we shared together forever. Thank you for always helping me when I don’t know where to go. Thank you for being you! I will miss you forever my friend.”
