Late fitness influencer, Connor Murphy, made an eerie final post on YouTube before his death at 32.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAfter the death of fitness influencer, Connor Murphy, his final social media posts have become a new topic of discussion. In fact, they have taken on a new meaning after he died in Thailand at the age of 32. Incidentally, just a few days before his death, the YouTuber shared a cryptic video titled "Obituary Pending." In turn, the video has left his fans unsettled after his death.
Just 6 days before his death, Connor Murphy uploaded a YouTube video titled "Obituary Pending". The clip showed him moving in a living room as hard rock music played in the background. Eventually, towards the end of the video, he looked directly into the camera and said, "You motherf**k have an unhealthy relationship with death."
At the same time, the video's description also got attention after his death. It stated that the clip was a satirical performance and did not depict real events. It also asked the viewers not to imitate anything shown in the video. At the time of its upload, many fans treated it as another unusual post. But after his death, many fans watched it again and described it as "unsettling".
Soon after, Murphy shared another emotional video titled "Parents Kicked Me Out for Being Gay, so I'm Loving Myself". Inside the same, he spoke about taking ayahuasca. At the same time, he became emotional, sharing his personal experiences. He also reflected on the different moments in his life. So, the video further highlighted the dramatic shift his content had taken in the past few years.
Connor Murphy's recent videos have sparked widespread discussion online. But the official investigation is underway. So, there is no information about his state of mind before his death. But many followers noticed that his recent content was very different from the fitness and bodybuilding videos that made him famous in the first place.
In fact, in the last few years, Connor had increasingly focused on spirituality, consciousness, fasting, and "looksmaxxing" content. Some friends and fellow creators have also expressed concern that he appeared to struggle in recent months.
They even called his behaviour "erratic". However, these observations are the personal opinions of internet users. The authorities have not confirmed if he had any mental health condition or substance use that exacerbated the issue.
Meanwhile, investigators are searching the villa where Murphy had been staying. They reportedly found paint spread across furniture and household items. They also found unidentified pills and unused syringes in his vehicle. But the officials have not linked those items to his death. Even his toxicology results are still pending.
According to Thai authorities, Connor Murphy died after entering a lake in Samut Prakan province. On the other hand, emergency responders were trying to reach him after receiving reports of his usual behaviour.
Some witnesses said he had been acting erratically before running towards the lake. In fact, he reportedly swam a considerable distance before getting tired and disappearing underwater. Eventually, the rescue divers recovered his body after an extensive search.
Meanwhile, an official autopsy and toxicology examination is under process. So, the investigators have not released a final cause after his drowning. On the other hand, Connor's girlfriend reportedly told police that she had not witnessed him using recreational drugs before the incident.
For those unaware, Connor rose to fame through viral fitness challenges, bodybuilding content and transformation videos. Gradually, he built a following of millions on YouTube and Instagram. Later, he shifted towards spirituality, self-experimentation, and motivational themes, dividing opinions among longtime followers.
Rest in peace, Connor Murphy.
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