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Intrepid YouTuber Tor Eckhoff, aka Apetor, dies while shooting video

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  • YouTuber Tor Eckhoff, better known as Apetor dies.
  • He was shooting a video when he suddenly fell into a frozen lake.
  • He was known for posting videos of extreme activities.

YouTuber Tor Eckhoff dies. Another tragic death of a popular YouTuber in the race to get more followers. In an incident that has gotten more common as people engage in risky, life-threatening behavior while chasing fame another person has lost his life. This time it was Tor Eckhoff, better known as Apetor, a Norwegian man who was shooting a video for his YouTube channel, not imagining that it would be the last of his life, according to Marca.

The influencer’s followers were used to seeing videos of him doing dangerous activities on ice or in freezing water in very cold places in his native Norway. He also got attention because he did these things while drinking good Russian vodka. This time things didn’t turn out as expected and he paid for it with his life.

WHAT DID APETOR DO IN HIS VIDEOS?

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It is not the first time that a character like Apetor has met his end this way. This year there have been numerous cases showing how, in order to obtain fame, many people are willing to risk their lives and sometimes they don’t make it. In this case Apetor decided to do what he was known for, without imagining the terrible outcome.

Some of Apetor’s videos even show him getting injured and bleeding, which confirms the level of danger he was willing to put himself in just to get more followers while engaging in his extreme lifestyle. He posted the videos for his followers on social media.

DID HE DEFY DEATH?

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The preliminary information that we have so far is that the renowned influencer was filming for his YouTube channel when he suddenly fell into a frozen lake and became unconscious. The details of his death are not clear, since it is not known if he hit his head, drowned or suffered cardiac arrest.

In previous videos, he is shown skating and diving into lakes and even swimming underwater for a few seconds at extremely low temperatures. He also drank vodka while doing each of his stunts. The videos were uploaded to his channel and he got many views for enduring those low temperatures. Filed Under: Youtuber Tor Eckhoff Dies

HOW DID THE INFLUENCER DIE?

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The official police report states that the unfortunate events happened in the municipality of Kongsberg. Eckhoff was recording himself traveling over an area of the frozen lake when he abruptly fell into the water. A man who was passing by heard his desperate cries for help and was able to contact authorities to come as quickly as possible.

In a matter of minutes, the rescue personnel and emergency medical services arrived at the scene, stabilized the victim and transported him to a hospital for specialized care. However, he lost his life moments after arriving at the hospital and was declared deceased. Filed Under: Youtuber Tor Eckhoff Dies

DID HE KNOW HE WAS GOING TO DIE?

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But the strangest thing is that, though he knew that his extreme activities were dangerous, he continued to do them. A week before his death, the influencer posted a video in which he said he was proud to turn 57, and he was celebrating the fact that he was not dead, a video that his followers now find chilling.

Today he is gone and the pain is terrible for many of his fans, who watched his every video he posted. Now they are all that’s left to show how fearless he was despite his age. They show the danger he subjected himself to every time he sought the attention of his followers, who today say goodbye to him. To see the video click here. Filed Under: Youtuber Tor Eckhoff Dies

YOUTUBER PLAYS A PRANK AND ENDS UP DEAD

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After trying to play a prank by robbing a store, a YouTuber was shot dead. The joke went terribly wrong for 20-year-old Timothy Wilks on February 5, when he entered a store with a knife and a hidden camera. A video was released on social media where the YouTuber can be seen inside an establishment located in Nashville, Tennessee.

A man named David Starnes Jr., who was also in this store, pulled out a gun a shot Timothy Wilks when he thought he was actually being robbed by the young man. Minutes later, emergency personnel arrived at the scene and declared the 20-year-old dead. The shooter, when questioned, said that he acted in self-defense, according to The Tennessean. It has not been confirmed whether David Starnes Jr. had a permit for his gun. Filed Under: Youtuber Tor Eckhoff Dies

YouTuber Tor Eckhoff dies: DID HE RISK HIS LIFE FOR NO REASON?

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According to information from E!, the death of YouTuber Timothy Wilks is an example an ongoing trend of YouTube pranks gone wrong. Over the years, various vloggers have run into trouble after participating in similar activities, and in some cases, they have faced criminal charges for their actions.

As recently as August 2020, YouTubers Alan and Alex Stokes were charged with false imprisonment and assault after pretending to rob a bank twice. (TO WATCH THE TIMOTHY WILKS VIDEO CLICK HERE)

YouTuber Tor Eckhoff dies: YOUTUBER LEAVES HER HUSBAND A WIDOWER

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Other sad news that shook the Internet occurred just days after Gabby Petito’s death. It was confirmed that famous makeup artist and YouTuber Mel Thompson died. The news was announced by her husband, but he didn’t state the her cause of death. She joins a long list of influencers who have lost their lives this year from a variety of causes, according to People en Español.

The famous YouTuber was 35 years old and according to her husband, she passed away last weekend. He wrote: «Mel unfortunately passed away yesterday,» along with several photos, and added: «We lost a beautiful person.» And then he added on social media: “I had to respond to so many text messages from people who were simply watching her without even knowing of her death. It’s great to see how loved she was. And she loved all of you back and I will miss her forever.»

YouTuber Tor Eckhoff dies: WILL HER CHILDREN BE ABLE TO OVERCOME HER DEATH?

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“The children talked to her all the time and she talked to them as well, trying to help them with their things. And no matter how bad she felt, she still rubbed my back when she got home and hopped on the bed next to me as I worked tirelessly to post new content,» he said.

For the world she was a famous artist, but for her family she was: “Talented.” “Those closest to her know how wonderful she was. She would have done anything to help anyone without a second thought. I wish I had her back,” said her heartbroken husband.

YouTuber Tor Eckhoff dies: HOW FAMOUS WAS MEL THOMPSON?

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On Instagram she had more than 56,000 followers and more than 169,000 subscribers on YouTube, which is why she was considered one of the most successful women on social media, and why her death causes such sadness among all Internet users. One of the first to mourn her loss was makeup artist Wayne Goss, who posted in the comment section of her husband’s Instagram post: «I’m so sorry.» But he was not the only one who sent a message of sadness for the passing of the YouTuber.

In turn, makeup artist Lisa Eldridge wrote in shock: “I am deeply saddened and shocked. My thoughts are with friends and family… really heartbreaking. Rest in peace Mel, thank you for always being so wonderful.” Another celebrity who immediately posted a heartbreaking message was influencer Nikkia Joy, who wrote the following: “I’m completely shocked. This is the most heartbreaking news. I am very sorry for your loss, the world will not be the same without Mel.»

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