Jeff Thomas has died at the age of 35 after a fall from an apartment balcony.
The model's body was found outside an apartment complex in Miami on March 8, with an official cause of death yet to be established pending an autopsy report.
TMZ reports that authorities had received calls that the influencer had taken his own life. According to the outlet, he appears to have jumped from the balcony. An investigation into the tragedy is ongoing.
Sources told the outlet that an autopsy has been conducted - all that remains is an official ruling on the cause of death.
Thomas - who was signed to the London-based agency AMCK models - had appeared in a string of ads and runway shows. He had over 120,000 followers on his Instagram account.
The influencer's last post on the social media platform was a week ago and shows him relaxing in a pool with the caption: "A cold plunge a day, keeps the doctor away."
Upon hearing news of his passing, friends and fans of the Miami-based actor-model have inundated the post with comments sharing their devastation over the loss.
One wrote: "My sweet Jeff. We were just making plans, you were just making jokes, we were just daydreaming about Europe together. It’s so hard to process, to think that there won’t be a next time.
"There’s such a void. I know deep down you know that. You know we loved you so much and always wanted the best for you, the same way you wanted it for everyone else. I’m going to miss you, your smile, your texts, your dancing so so so much."
Another said: "I met you many years ago in NY. You never failed to bring an up beat energy every time I saw you. We never know what people are really going through. I will use this as a reminder to ask people how they are more even when they seem happy on the outside. RIP Jeff."
A third penned: "Hey Jeff I love you till the end of time My brotha from another’s motha. Rest easy my Dear friend. I’m at a loss of words."
A forth commented: "It was a weird connection we shared, but it was a connection nonetheless. I’m sorry to hear that you’re gone, and I feel the loss of you. RIP Jeff."
Our thoughts are with Thomas' loved ones at this devastating time.
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