TikTok star Tucker Genal dies aged 31 as brothers release heartbreaking statement

Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing.

TikToker Tucker Genal has died aged 31, with his siblings paying an emotional tribute to their 'best friend and an even better big brother'.

The social media star, known for making people laugh with his comedy skits and viral challenges, was tragically found dead at his California home on Thursday (December 11), with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner recording his death as a suicide.

Genal was known to his 2.6 million followers for making TikTok content alongside his brothers Carson and Connor, who, in a heartbreaking tribute, shared on Instagram: "My entire life I’ve spent looking up to you and trying to follow in your footsteps because you were always my hero.

"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 touching tribute 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 concluded their post by asking the public for privacy as they mourn at this 'incredibly difficult time'.

Last week, Genal shared a final TikTok post with images from 2025, many of them including his brothers. The caption read: "Wish I could relive some of these moments twice. Here’s a photo from every month this past year."

Heartfelt statements from fellow creators and Genal's millions of followers have poured in, including from fellow TikTok star Adam Schutt, who appeared in a Christmas-themed Instagram post with the 31-year-old just days before his death.

Schutt said: "Tucker, You gave me my motivation you brought a light in me that I never even knew I had. 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."

He continued: "I don’t know where I would have been without you man. 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. Thank you for always being there for me when I didn’t know where to go."

Meanwhile, fans have been sharing tributes online, with one saying: "I didn’t know you personally. I would sit up at night and watch you and your brother’s eating vids.

"It helped me when I was going through a lot of pain mentally. Thank you for helping me get through a difficult time."

Another added: "This is heartbreaking. We’re praying for you guys."

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