Mel Thompson latest – YouTube star’s cause of death unknown as 35-year-old’s ‘health issues’ revealed
YOUTUBER Mel Thompson died on Sunday, her husband confirmed as health issues are revealed despite the cause of death still unknown.
Puffin Thompson announced the news in an emotional post and called the 35-year-old “a pillar for our family.”
He wrote in a heartbreaking post: “Mel sadly passed away yesterday. It’s really hard to just choose 10 photos. We lost a beautiful person. It’s great to see how loved she was. And she loved all you right back.”
While her caused of death is unknown, on her last video someone commented that the make=up artist had been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which affects skin, joints, and blood vessels.
“This is such heartbreaking news. Mel was such a wonderful person. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss,” commented professional makeup artist Robert Welsh, while YouTuber Nikkia Joy wrote: “I am in utter shock.”
Mel had 169,000 subscribers on YouTube, where she posted reviews of popular makeup brands and tutorials for specific looks.
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FELLOW YOUTUBERS FLOOD COMMENTS
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.”
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FANS FELT LIKE THEY KNEW HER
While many of Mel’s fans never got the chance to meet her in person, they still feel like they were her friend.
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COSMETIC BRANDS PAY TRIBUTE
Cosmetic brands including Kokie Cosmetics are remembering the beauty creator on their socials.
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WHO IS MEL THOMPSON’S HUSBAND?
Puffin Thompson is the husband of the popular YouTuber Mel Thompson.
His Instagram bio reads: “Father, husband, mechanic, motorcycle rider. If lost please return to @Mel.thomp.”
The vlogger would often share snaps of her husband with her 58,000 Instagram followers.
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TOTAL DISBELIEF
Twitter use Jaime French is in total disbelief as she memorializes the star.
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MOURNED BY MANY
The beauty community far and wide mourns Mel’s passing.
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FANS FELT LIKE THEY KNEW HER
While many of Mel’s fans never got the chance to meet her in person, they still feel like they were her friend.
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FANS LEARNED ENGLISH FROM MEL’S VIDEOS
Twitter user Liz remembers watching Mel’s YouTube videos to learn English as she pays tribute to the late star.
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SPEAKING ON MOTHERHOOD
In May 2020 she shared to Instagram, “I grew up always saying I would never have kids. Here I am today with 4 and I wouldn’t trade places with anyone.
“I’m so grateful to have such amazing kids and an amazing family. Being a mom is both rewarding and extremely frustrating at times but ALWAYS more rewarding. To my babies, (you’ll always be babies to me) I love you with all my heart.”
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FELLOW YOUTUBERS FLOOD COMMENTS
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.”
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‘IF SUNSHINE WAS A PERSON’
Twitter user Shae will remember Mel as sunshine personified.
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COLLABORATION COMPANY SHARES TRIBUTE
Mel collaborated with Syndey Grace Co to design her own palette and they remember her as “strong, humble, sweet, and caring.”
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A MENTOR
Andrew Gordon saw Mel as a mentor and celebrates her life as one of his best friends and inspirations.
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UNFORGETTABLE SMILE
Fellow YouTuber Mallory Brooke shared how she will never forget Mel’s beautiful smile.
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WAYNE GOSS CELEBRATES MEL
Makeup artist Wayne Goss shared a tribute for the fellow artist, writing “she was loved by so many.”
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A GIRL OF MANY TALENTS
Rachel Rentfro shared a tribute for Mel, highlighting her many talents and successes.
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LEGACY OF KINDESS, JOY, AND LOVE
Instagram user Kara shared a photo of Mel writing that she was “a force of positivity.”
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‘FLY HIGH SWEET ANGEL’
Another friend and business owner wrote of Mel, “she was always lifting other people up and shining her light.”
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RADIANCE
According to her fans, Mel “radiated kindess, beauty, and grace.”
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‘MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUL ON YOUTUBE’
Many fans will remember Mel as “the most beautiful soul on YouTube.”
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‘A HOLE IN A LOT OF HEARTS’
Skincare and makeup reviewer Jen Luv remembers Mel as “one of the kindest, most giving people.”
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FELLOW MAKEUP ARTIST SHARES TRIBUTE
A makeup artist that met Mel through the YouTube community honored her memory.
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‘SUFFERED WITH A SMILE’
Despite battling undisclosed health issues, Mel’s fans remember her as always having a smile on her face.
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USUAL SIGN ON
Fans have been mourning the loss of Mel’s usual cheery sign on at the beginning of YouTube videos.
“Hey beauties!” she would say each time.
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COSMETICS GIANT
“I’m so sorry for your loss,” Hindash, a Dubai-based cosmetics giant with 1.2 million followers, posted in the comments of Puffin’s announcement.
“Heartbreaking news.”
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