Liam Fitzgerald: Miami fitness influencer, 29, dies in motorcycle accident
Chilling details emerge about the death of an internet star.
Tributes are flowing for a popular fitness and lifestyle influencer who died suddenly at 29 in a horrific late-night motorcycle accident.
Miami-based Liam Fitzgerald tragically passed away in the early hours of Friday morning, his girlfriend Jamie Lyn Rin confirming the devastating news in an emotional social media tribute on Saturday.
Also an influencer, Ms Rin shared the news and a photo of Mr Fitzgerald with her 1.1 million followers.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“It is with the heaviest heart that I share the devastating news that Liam passed away following a motorcycle accident on October 30th at approximately 2 AM,” she wrote.
According to Ms Rin, attempts were made to save her partner’s life but he “suffered severe injuries” that meant first responders were “unable to bring him back”.
Ms Rin asked her fans for “grace, love and privacy” as her and Mr Fitzgerald’s family navigate his loss.
She concluded the post with a heartfelt message, saying: “Rest peacefully, Liam, we love you so much.”
Also boasting more than one million followers, Mr Fitzgerald was beloved for his content on fitness, style, life and finance.
He also worked as a dedicated fitness coach, offering personalised one-on-one training sessions through his website.
While exact details surrounding the crash have not yet been made public, the sudden loss has sent shockwaves through his online community as thousands of devastated fans flocked to Fitzgerald’s Instagram to share their condolences.
“I’m at a loss for words. I’m devastated. Liam had the biggest heart. He motivated everyone. I believe he will continue to do so. RIP Brother,” one follower wrote.
“So tragic,” added another.
“This is so horrific. Prayers to his family and friends,” a third said.
In a chilling twist to the internet star’s death, swathes of comments can be found warning him of the dangers of motorcycles on previously uploaded daredevil-style videos.
“Motorcycles always kill eventually,” one person previously commented on a photo of Mr Fitzgerald on his bike.
“I’ll never understand why people ride a motorcycle or set foot on a helicopter. It’s a death sentence,” another had written.
