Popular American beauty YouTuber Mel Thompson has died at the age of 35. On September 27, her husband Puffin Thompson announced that the YouTube star had died a day prior. Her cause of death wasn’t made public immediately, and Mel’s fans and fellow beauty YouTubers are devastated to hear the news.
In the Instagram post shared to Mel’s profile, Puffin wrote: “It's really hard to just choose 10 photos. We lost a beautiful person.”
With nearly 170,000 subscribers on YouTube and 58,000 Instagram followers, Mel’s social media profiles consisted of makeup tutorials and beauty tips, product reviews and personal life updates of her family of six. Her most recent YouTube video was uploaded on September 24.
Mel’s Fans Mourn Her Loss
Mel and her husband share four children together, two sons and two daughters. While the cause of her death was not given, a friend of Thompson’s commented on the heartbreaking post, revealing that she had been battling multiple health issues. Mel reportedly had been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome too.
Thompson's husband revealed that he "had to answer so many texts of people just checking in on her without even knowing of her passing," further sharing, "It's great to see how loved she was. And she loved all you right back. I'll continue to love her and miss her forever. She was such a pillar for our family."
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Mel’s fans and the rest of the YouTube community were shocked by the revelation, and took to social media to praise her artistry and Mel’s kind persona.
“I want everyone to know that Mel Thompson was one of the kindest, most giving people I've ever met. None of this seems real,” a user wrote.
Makeup artist Bailey Sarian shared: “I am heartbroken over Mels passing!! Complete shock. RIP beauty. You will be greatly missed!!!!!”
Celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge commented, "I'm so deeply saddened and shocked. My thoughts are with friends and family…. truly heartbreaking. Rest in peace Mel, thank you for always being so wonderful."
“I’m so lost right now!
Mel Thompson aka Puffin’s Wife aka the sweetest soul passed away yesterday. I’m in disbelief.” wrote a user.
YouTube star Nikkia Joy wrote on Instagram, "I am in utter shock. This is the most heartbreaking news. I am so so sorry for your loss, the world will not be the same without Mel."