Key Takeaways:
– TikTok star Eva Evans took her own life in her NYC apartment in April.
– TMZ confirmed that she died by suicide on June 28.
– Friends of Evans were unaware of her mental health struggles.
– Evans had a tumultuous past including her father’s suicide in 2018.
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Popular TikTok creator, Eva Evans, tragically passed away in late April at the tender age of 29. Her death was confirmed as a suicide, announced by US tabloid site TMZ. Eva, known for her engaging digital content, was found dead in her New York City apartment after hanging herself.
Unexpected Tragedy Shocks Fans
Evans’ death came as a heavy blow to her fans and the digital community at large. TMZ reported that first responders found her lifeless body in her apartment only after acquiring a key from a close friend. This grim discovery was made the day after she was last seen alive.
Eva’s sudden death came to light through an Instagram post from her sister, Lila Baumgardner, who confirmed the tragic news on April 21. “Yesterday, our family received news that my beautiful sister, our sweet, fabulous, creative, caring, hilarious Eva, had died,” Baumgardner wrote, expressing her shock and grief.
Eva’s Life and Career
As a beloved presence on TikTok, Eva had accumulated over 14 million likes on her content. A respected figure in the online community, her creativity transcended platform boundaries as she successfully transformed a TikTok series into “Club Rat”, an Amazon Prime show. However, her cheerfulness on screen starkly contrasted her turmoil in real life.
A Suicide Note and Unseen Depression
TMZ reported that a note was found at the scene of Evans’ death, whose contents have remained undisclosed. Her friends apparently told authorities they were unaware of any emotional distress or depression she had been experiencing, making her suicide even more shocking.
In a heartfelt post, Evans’ sister expressed her struggle to accept her sister’s demise. Baumgardner appealed to friends and family to gather for a celebration of Eva’s life, further acknowledging that the profound loss had left her at a loss for words.
Eva’s Traumatic Past
What makes Eva’s death even more heartrending is her troubled history, which she had previously spoken about openly. In a poignant post on the site Don’t Mind Me, Eva wrote a personal account of losing her father to suicide during Thanksgiving 2018.
Her post encapsulates her raw, painful emotions, “It will never stop being devastating.” She goes on to describe how early exposure to her father’s suicidal tendencies left her in constant anxiety and the devastation of his eventual suicide.
Her father, she wrote, didn’t lack love from those around him. Instead, she believed he killed himself because he hadn’t learned to love himself. Evans used her experience to urge others dealing with similar issues to seek help before they reach a breaking point.
A Plea to Prioritize Mental Health
Eva Evans left behind her a plea to embrace mental health wellness. Her message serves as a potent reminder for audiences to seek help when needed even if they may feel “fine” presently.
“Sadness is a language too many of us are fluent in; and suicide is a dialect that’s easy to pick up,” Evans wrote. “Don’t let that happen. You are capable of and worth the work. Let’s celebrate and prioritize our own responsibility to our mental health.”
The unfortunate matrimony of showbiz charisma and hidden torment in Eva’s life provides a sobering lesson about mental health. Let’s remember Eva for her digital creativity and her enduring plea for widespread mental health awareness.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 888-628-9454 or text HOME to 741741 anytime to reach a trained crisis counselor. Don’t hesitate to reach out – you’re never alone.