YouTube star Grant Thompson, known as The King of Random, has died aged 38 in a paragliding accident.
The viral video creator died in a crash near Sand Hollow State Park in Utah.
His brother told TMZ that the YouTuber went paragliding on Monday evening and never returned home.
After a massive search operation His body was discovered by authorities.
Washington County Sheriff Office reported that a paraglider had disappeared off the radar near Sand Hollow State Park.
They reported that Grant could not be reached on his mobile after he was an hour late returning back to base, this triggered an emergency search.
A statement posted on The King of Random Instagram page said: “It is with great sadness to inform everyone that Grant Thompson passed away last night.
“Grant had great love and appreciation for his fans. We invite you to share your thoughts for Grant and the channel in the comments.
“Please do a random act of love or kindness today in honor of The King of Random. Grant’s legacy will live on in the channel and the global community he created.”
While a statement from YouTube, on which Mr Thompson had accrued more than 11 million subscribers, said it was “deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of Grant Thompson”.
It described him as “a gifted, passionate and endlessly curious creator”.
The King of Random YouTube account included unusual how to videos, such as “how to open coconuts without any tools” and “how to make LEGO gummy candy”.
While it also documented science experiments and other “weekend projects”.
