Fellow TikToker Iron Sanctuary (Kevin Clevenger) shared a video tribute in honor of O’Donnell, with some memories of them over the years.
Fans and loved ones alike flooded the comments section of his last Instagram post with tributes to O’Donnell.
One of his followers also sent condolences to the family, writing, ‘I’m so sorry for your loss, my heart aches with your family. I never had the pleasure of knowing Chris, he was an incredible inspirational figure for myself and motivated me to go to the gym.’
‘Rest in peace bro, you stuck up for me after just meeting me, you were always so kind to me and treated me like a little brother. You always believed in me and made sure I knew it. For that I’m forever grateful. Love you bro.’
‘I wish we had the chance to hike the mountains together bro… maybe one day we will. Rest in peace.’
O’Donnell — who got sober in 2018 and was outspoken about mental health — was popular on TikTok, with over 842,000 followers and 28.2 million likes. He also had over 241,000 followers on Instagram.
‘I’m heartbroken for you for the loss of such an amazing and influential individual. My thoughts and condolences are with you as you grieve.’
O’Donnell was popular on TikTok, with over 842,000 followers and 28.2 million likes. He also had over 241,000 followers on Instagram; pictured January 2024
The social media star’s death has been ruled as a suicide, as per People. The Maricopa Medical Examiner confirmed to the publication that O’Donnell died from a gunshot wound to the head.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
One of O’Donnell’s last posts on TikTok was a video of himself giving a speech at his brother’s wedding.
Fellow TikToker Iron Sanctuary (Kevin Clevenger) shared a video tribute in honor of O’Donnell, with the caption, ‘One day I’ll find peace in knowing you’re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you’re gone. I love you’
The fitness influencer — born Christopher Ryan O’Donnell — passed away on January 11, according to an online obituary.
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‘I wish we kept in touch more than just online every few weeks. I have so many wishes. In the end, I wish you peace. My heart is broken. All the love and thoughts in the world to your family and Blue.’
‘I wonder when I leave this earth, when I leave the rat race, when I’m lying in the dirt, if you’d remember my face,’ he captioned the clip
He wrapped up the post admitting he was a ‘very solitary person’ and that ‘it takes a lot for me to fully let people in.’
O’Donnell’s last Instagram post from a week ago shows him in a straw cowboy hat, aviator sunglasses and a white button-up shirt standing in the desert
‘Chris until we get to hug again bro.’
‘I wonder when I leave this earth, when I leave the rat race, when I’m lying in the dirt, if you’d remember my face,’ he captioned the clip.
O’Donnell further shared: ‘I love the outdoors in general and nearly every animal under the sun (sorry mosquitoes) and I have two beautiful pups, Blue and Riley, who accompany me on my adventures.’
‘One day I’ll find peace in knowing you’re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you’re gone. I love you,’ he captioned the post, uploaded on Thursday.
Fans and loved ones alike flooded the comments section of his last Instagram post with tributes to O’Donnell
