American fitness influencer Connor Murphy, 32, died Tuesday drowning in Thailand.
His death has shocked millions of followers who looked up to him for his muscular physique, fitness advice and viral prank videos on YouTube and Instagram.
Murphy was found unconscious after drowning in Thailand while he was in Thailand and emergency responders rushed him to medical care but he was not able to be revived, according to reports.
The tragedy is still under investigation by local authorities and an official explanation of the reason for the tragedy is still lacking.
Connor Murphy gained popularity on social media through bodybuilding videos, workout tips, motivational fitness tips and funny public pranks.
He became a popular online personality and his physique was very popular. He has become one of the most popular independent fitness creators on YouTube and Instagram as well.
Murphy had been speaking to us openly in recent years about mental health problems and major lifestyle transformations.
And some fans were frustrated by the social media posts he was putting out of his mind and it was the ones who supported him and encouraged him to rebuild his life and focus on personal growth.
His openness caused conversation about mental health awareness in the fitness industry.
A lot of people came out and said he was an awesome person to be associated with and he was a fitness ambassador and made it very easy for people to be able to look at and be healthier in a healthy way.
Those who are very active with fitness have sent emotional messages they recall Murphy's love of bodybuilding and his willingness to go out and talk to his fans.
He was also one of the people who inspired them to go on to fitness and so his death was painful that they felt he was really doing that.
Thai officials will provide further information once the investigation is complete.
At this point in time, there is no evidence of any foul play, and there are reports that the incident is being treated as an accidental drowning pending official confirmation.
The tragedy is a reminder that accidents can occur suddenly, even when people travel or go on a vacation.
Water safety professionals still recommend that people swim only in designated areas and are carefully aware of local conditions and avoid entering the water by themselves.
Connor Murphy’s online legacy consists of hundreds of fitness videos, workout demonstrations, motivational posts and public events that have earned millions of views worldwide.
The opinions of his viewers have changed over time, but few can deny that he had an impact on the online fitness world at the peak of his career.
As family members, friends, fans grieve the loss, many are choosing to remember Murphy for the motivation and positivity he brought to countless people who want to get their health and confidence up.
His impact on the digital fitness community will likely be remembered for years to come.
Further updates are expected to be forthcoming as Thai authorities complete their investigation and Murphy's family provides more details on memorial arrangements.
