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TikTokers are mourning the loss of one of the community’s brightest stars. Eva Evans, the creator behind “Club Rat,” died suddenly at age 29, shocking her many followers. Now, law enforcement sources are revealing how the talented young creator died.
Eva’s Death Was First Announced By Her Sister
Eva Evans’s sister, Lila Joy Baumgardner, was the first to announce the creator’s death publicly. In an Instagram post alongside a photo of Eva, she wrote, in part, about her shock at the news.
Yesterday my family received news that our sweet, fabulous, creative, caring, hilarious Eva, my beautiful sister, has died. After 24 hours, I still find myself in a constant cycle of denial and acceptance, so I know how unbelievable and hard to process this news will be.
Lila Joy Baumgardner, Instagram
The news took aback Eva’s 300,000-plus followers, nearly as much as it did her loved ones. Her videos received millions of views. She was known for sharing tidbits of the single life and the dating experience in New York City. This led to “Club Rat,” a 5-episode Amazon Prime series following an influencer who returns to the dating scene after a viral breakup.
Sadly, The Creator Was Revealed to Have Died By Suicide
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that Eva Evans’ body was found by a friend over the weekend. Eva was last seen alive on Friday morning. Though she was found hanging and a suicide note was found, her family and friends say she wasn’t known to battle depression or struggle with mental illness.
An official cause of death is pending a toxicology report. The family hasn’t issued any further comment on the matter. During a painful time, it is likely they, too, are seeking answers.
In the meantime, those who loved Eva set their sights on celebrating her life. On Tuesday in New York, hundreds gathered to share their condolences and say their goodbyes. Though her death is surely painful for those who love her, her memory will clearly live on with them.