Fitness creator Liam Fitzgerald, who built a following of one million on Instagram out of Miami, died at 29 in a motorcycle accident early Friday, October 30. His girlfriend, Jamie Lyn Rin, announced his death on Instagram the following day. Fitzgerald had just turned 29 and was also known as an OnlyFans creator.
On Sunday, his family posted a statement on his Instagram account, remembering him as a“shining light”who inspired people around the world and was proud of the life he was building. The statement also revealed that Fitzgerald had battled alcohol on and off, and his family urged anyone fighting the same battle to reach out for help, asking for thoughts and prayers as they grieve.
The message ended with a line that’s resonating far beyond his followers:“Life is fragile. Hug your people tighter, tell them you love them, forgive when you can, and never assume you have more time.”Why do you think it’s so rare to see an influencer’s family speak this honestly? Let us know in the comments.
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