YouTube Star 'King of Random' Grant Thompson Dies in Paragliding Accident
Grant Thompson was 38 years old.
The YouTube community is in mourning after the death of popular creator "King of Random" Grant Thompson.
The 38-year-old reportedly died in a paragliding accident in Utah. Authorities said Thompson went for an adventure in Sand Hollow State Park Monday but failed to return home. His family then filed a missing persons report and his body was discovered Tuesday.
Thompson was wearing a GPS tracker, which officials were able to use in order to find his remains in a remote area of the park.
His video gear was taken by authorities at the scene, who said they will attempt to piece together how he passed.
On Tuesday, the King of Random Instagram account posted a photo of Thompson, writing, "It is with great sadness to inform everyone that Grant Thompson passed away last night."
The post urged people to "do a random act of love or kindness today" in honor of Thompson.
YouTube itself also paid tribute to him on its Twitter account, writing that it was "deeply saddened" by the loss of Thompson and calling him "a gifted, passionate and endlessly curious creator."
The King of Random channel has more than 11 million subscribers on YouTube.
Thompson is survived by his wife and four children.
RELATED STORIES
Trending on Inside Edition
Video Shows Pandemonium as Storm Knocks Down Tent, Injuring Guests at Atlanta Wedding
News
Mystery as 4 Friends Found Shot to Death in Wisconsin Cornfield, Police Have Scant Leads and No Motive
Crime
Inside Edition Investigates if NYC Restaurants Are Checking if Indoor Diners Are Vaccinated as Per New Rule
Investigative
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Daughters Say They Were Cut Out of Their Dad's Life After Mom's Death
Entertainment
Gabby Petito in Tears After Aug. 12 Fight With Boyfriend in Utah, Bodycam Video Shows
Crime