‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Connor Murphy dies aged 32

Police responded to calls of a man acting erratically

Murphy reportedly died yesterday (7 July) with the news of his death being confirmed by friends of the content creator today (8 July).

Several friends put out posts paying tribute to the influencer.

It is reported that Murphy died in an apparent drowning after allegedly causing damage to a luxury rental property in Bang Phli, Thailand.

Local outlets Bangkok Post and Thairath reported that authorities were called to the property after reports of a man acting erratically yesterday afternoon.

Reports added that when police arrived Murphy jumped into a nearby lake and swam for several minutes before appearing exhausted and drowning.

Police said that rescue divers arrived later on and recovered Murphy's body around 20 metres from the shore.

There were not signs of assault and an autopsy is set to be carried out by authorities.

Reportedly, investigators are said to have found two unused syringes and several white pills inside a bag in his vehicle.

Police reportedly discovered the property, which had been booked by Murphy and his girlfriend for three months, in a vandalised state, the Bangkok post reports.

Much of the property had be tarnished with black and yellow paint.

Murphy's girlfriend told police that it had happened overnight while she was asleep.

She added that Murphy's strange behaviour was not normal and had never happened before.

The 'looksmaxxing' influencer had more than 2.7 million followers across all of his platforms on which he shared bodybuilding and fitness content.

Looksmaxxing is a community of people who go to often-extreme lengths to optimize their physical appearance.