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17th Jan 2025

TikTok star Chris O’Donnell dies aged 31

Warning: this article contains mention of suicide

Charlie Herbert

He had more than 800,000 followers

TikTok star Chris O’Donnell, known online as Creeohdee, has died at the age of 31.

The content creator, who made videos about fitness and wellbeing, passed away on January 11, according to an online obituary.

People reports that the social media star’s death has been ruled as suicide.

O’Donnell had more than 842,000 followers on TikTok and another 241,000 followers on Instagram.

Along with his fitness videos, he also spoke openly about mental health and an advocate for substance abuse awareness, having got sober in 2018.

He also posted about his dog and his time outdoors.

One of his last posts on TikTok was a clip of himself giving a speech at his brother’s wedding, which he said he thought about while “reminiscing on old memories.”

He wrote that the moment was “one of my proudest moments as a brother, being able to send these two off into the next chapter of their lives.”

@creeohdee

Haven’t shared this before but was reminiscing on old memories and this was one I gravitated back towards. Went ahead and threw some photos from the event down there in case I start to bore folks to death 😂

♬ original sound – Chris O’Donnell

On Instagram, one of his most recent posts was a reel filled with footage of his recent hikes and adventures.

In the caption, he wrote: “I wonder when I leave this earth, when I leave the rat race, when I’m lying in the dirt, if you’d remember my face.”

Kevin Clevenger, who also shares fitness videos and coaching advice, shared a moving tribute to O’Donnell with his 6.9m followers on TikTok.

Alongside clips of Chris O’Donnell, Clevenger wrote: “One day I’ll find peace in knowing you’re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you’re gone. I love you. @Chris O’Donnell”

@ironsanctuary

One day I’ll find peace in knowing you’re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you’re gone. I love you. @Chris O’Donnell

♬ If I Would Have Known – Kyle Hume

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts you can get help and advice at the following places:

  • Pieta House – 1800 247 247
  • DRCC 24hr National Helpline – 1800 77 88 88
  • The Samaritans – 116 123
  • HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline – 1800 45 94 59
  • LGBTQ+ Helpline – 1800 929 539
  • ALONE 0818 222 024
  • Women’s Aid – 1800 341 900
  • Rape Crisis Network – 1800 77 88 88
  • National Male Advice Line – 1800 816 588
  • ISPCC TeenLine – 1800 83 36 34
  • ISPCC ChildLine – 1800 66 66 66
  • An Garda Siochána – 999/112

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