TikTok Influencer Tucker Genal Dies at 31: ‘We Love You and Will Miss You Eternally,' His Brothers Say
- - TikTok Influencer Tucker Genal Dies at 31: ‘We Love You and Will Miss You Eternally,' His Brothers Say
Latoya GayleDecember 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Tucker Genal died at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 11, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner
The social media influencer, who boasted almost 3 million TikTok followers, was 31
“We love you and will miss you eternally Tucker,” his brothers, Carson and Connor, wrote in a tribute
Tucker Genal, a social media influencer known for entertaining skits and challenges, has died. He was 31.
The TikTok star died by suicide at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 11, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.
Tucker’s brothers, Carson and Connor, confirmed his death in a joint Instagram post on Monday as they asked their followers 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,” read the caption of the Instagram post.
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The Instagram post included several photos of the brothers taken throughout the years. One snap showed them standing underneath a sky full of flying lanterns, while another captured a playful moment from their childhood.
“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 of the post 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🤍,” the brothers said.
They concluded the post by emphasizing the “incredibly difficult time” their family is going through as they “begin to navigate life” without Tucker.
“We are deeply grateful for the kindness and understanding shown to our family,” they added.
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Carson Genal, Tucker Genal and Connor Genal
Tucker garnered almost 3 million followers on TikTok and over 340,000 on Instagram, with videos often featuring his friends and siblings. The Genals also racked up over 1 million followers on their Hustle House TikTok account.
Before the height of his social media fame, Tucker studied business administration and management at Furman University, according to his LinkedIn profile. He then worked as a social media coordinator for sneaker artist Kickasso.
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Having often appeared in TikTok videos alongside Tucker, influencer Sean Schutt penned a heartfelt tribute on Instagram reflecting on how their friendship took him out of “the deepest darkest place” in his life.
“Tucker, You gave me my motivation you brought a light in me that I never even knew I had,” Schutt captioned a collection of fond memories. “You are the kindest most selfless person I knew. You always put others before yourself and you always knew how to care when no one else did."
“I don’t know where I would have been without you man,” he continued. “YOU gave me Life. YOU showed me how beautiful life can be. I’m so blessed to have had you in my life."
“I will cherish ever moment and memory we shared together forever,” Schutt concluded. “Thank you for always being there for me when I didn’t know where to go. Thank you for being you! I will miss you forever buddy❤️.”
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