TikTok star Tucker Genal's cause of death has been disclosed.
The 31-year-old content creator was found inside his California home on Thursday (December 11), according to Los Angeles medical examiners.
Genal’s brothers, Carson and Connor, confirmed his death in a joint Instagram post alongside a series of family photos.
Carson also shared a deeply personal tribute, writing: “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,” he penned.
“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," he continued. “You were the kindest person I’ve ever met and the greatest brother that anyone could have ever asked for.”
Tucker Genal sadly died at the age of 31. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty
The post concluded with a message from the family asking for privacy. “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.”
Los Angeles medical examiners have since confirmed that Genal died by suicide.
Genal had built a huge online following, boasting 2.5 million followers on TikTok and 344K on Instagram, where he regularly shared skits, challenges, and group content with friends and family.
Just five days before his death, the 31-year-old uploaded what would become his final TikTok post, a montage of photos marking each month of the past year.
While the first 11 images were in color, the final photo representing December appeared in black and white. The caption read: “Wish I could relive some of these moments twice.”
Friends and Creators Also Share Emotional Tributes
Genal’s best friend and fellow TikToker Sean Schutt opened up about his loss, describing the late star as someone who changed his life.
Just days before the social media star's death, Schutt shared a festive photo of the pair sitting on Santa’s lap, captioned: “I can feel the Christmas spirit from my head to my mistletoes.” Genal later re-shared the image on his own page.
After his death, Schutt wrote an emotional post: “Tucker… idk where to start… you were my best friend in the whole world...I don’t know where I would have been without you man,” he added. “You gave me life. You showed me how beautiful life can be.”
“I will cherish ever moment and memory we shared together. Thank you for always being there for me when I didn’t know where to go," he added.
YouTuber Zach Justice also paid tribute, writing: “I can’t believe this. Please check on your friends. All my love to him, his family, and all the people who loved him," per The Sun.
Police have revealed the influencer sadly died by suicide on December 11th. Credit: Instagram
Before rising to fame, Genal completed a degree in business administration at Furman University in 2018.
He later worked as a social media coordinator for sneaker artist Kickasso before building a massive online presence alongside his brothers. The family also ran a shared TikTok profile called Hustle House.
Our thoughts are with Genal's loved ones at this time.
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