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Tucker Genal Dead at 31: TikTok Star Remembered by Family and Friends
Social media star Tucker Genal, known for his high-energy skits, challenges and close-knit family content, has died. He was 31.
The TikTok influencer died by suicide at his residence on Thursday, December 11, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The news was later confirmed by Tucker’s brothers, Carson and Connor Genal, who shared a heartbreaking joint statement via Instagram on Monday while asking for privacy.
“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,” the brothers wrote.
Their post featured a series of photos spanning years, from childhood snapshots to one photo of the three brothers standing beneath a sky filled with floating lanterns.
“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,” the caption continued. “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🤍,” they added, noting that their family is going through an “incredibly difficult time” as they “begin to navigate life” without him. “We are deeply grateful for the kindness and understanding shown to our family.”
Tucker rose to fame on TikTok, where he amassed nearly 3 million followers thanks to his upbeat personality and videos often featuring his friends and siblings. He also had more than 340,000 followers on Instagram and was part of the popular Hustle House TikTok account, which boasts over 1 million followers.
Before his social media success, Tucker studied business administration and management at Furman University, according to his LinkedIn profile. He later worked as a social media coordinator for sneaker artist Kickasso.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.
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