The Maricopa Medical Examiner has confirmed he died by suicide. Chris friends have been paying tribute to him online.
His friend Morgan Ballou wrote a tribute on his obituary page, saying, "Chris, I ll love you forever. You ve been a light in my life since we met in 2016. I wish we would’ve moved to CA together in 2021 like we talked about."
Morgan added, "I wish we kept in touch more than just online every few weeks. I have so many wishes. In the end, I wish you peace. My heart is broken. All the love and thoughts in the world to your family and Blue."
He died from a gunshot wound to the head, officials told People Magazine. The social media star s fans have also been sharing their condolences online.
One person wrote on his obituary page, "I m so sorry for your loss, my heart aches with your family. I never had the pleasure of knowing Chris, he was an incredible inspirational figure for myself and motivated me to go to the gym."
They noted, "I loved watching him share his life online, showing his adventures and his passions and living life to the absolute fullest with a burning smile. I’m heartbroken for you for the loss of such an amazing and influential individual. My thoughts and condolences are with you as you grieve."
Likewise, Fellow social media star Kevin Clevenger on TikTok said, "One day I ll find peace in knowing you re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you re gone. I love you."
In November 2024, Chris opened up about his struggles on Instagram. "I wonder when I leave this earth, when I leave the rat race, when I m lying in the dirt, if you d remember my face," he questioned.
In another post, he said, "I have been outspoken about mental health since I was speaking about it as a YL leader in high school, and have been transparent about my own struggles in the hopes it will help others along their own path. I also got sober in 2018 and have been an advocate for substance abuse awareness ever since, helping men and women who are struggling find the treatment they need."
One of his final posts on TikTok was a video from his brother s wedding. He gave a speech at the event and said it was "one of my proudest moments as a brother, being able to send these two off into the next chapter of their lives."
