Ben Bader‘s family honored the influencer after his death at age 25.
In a statement after Bader’s death was announced on Monday, October 27, the Upham and Bader family referred to the late internet star as a “visionary who led with love, lived with intention and turned his passions into helping others.”
“He made a profound impact on everyone who knew him through his wisdom, humor and compassion,” his loved ones told People. “Ben lived each day to the fullest, inspiring those around him to seek meaning, connection and purpose in their own lives.”
Bader’s family expressed gratitude for the messages they’ve received since his death.
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“His light will continue to shine through the countless people he touched,” they continued. “[Thank you] for the outpouring of love and support from friends, colleagues and community members across the country.”
The statement asked for privacy as Bader’s loved ones navigate their loss. They used their tribute to reflect on Bader’s life, noting he was born early at 28 weeks.
“He carried that same resilience, gratitude and drive throughout his life. His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose and authenticity,” they shared. “[Ben was] a gifted writer, impactful social media influencer [and the leader of The Artisan Lab] who was dedicated to helping creators, coaches and entrepreneurs turn their passions into thriving online businesses. Through his programs, he empowered clients to find their purpose, share their message and achieve meaningful success.”
Bader’s family said his inspirational social media posts “capture the essence” of “someone who led with light, sought truth and reminded others to find peace and purpose within themselves.”
“Though our hearts are broken, we will carry on Ben’s legacy in everything we do,” they concluded. “We will keep his memory alive by leading with love, living with purpose and carrying forward his passions that made the world brighter.”
After the family confirmed that Bader died on Thursday, October 23, his girlfriend, Reem, shared her own tribute.
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“Ben was the kindest, most caring, most generous person I have ever met in my entire life,” she wrote via TikTok. “He genuinely loved every single person that he met and he was so positive all the time.”
Reem referred to Bader’s death as “extremely sudden,” adding, “There were really no signs of this happening — we were supposed to get dinner that night and he seemed so normal. I had just talked to him on FaceTime a couple hours before he passed and he was so happy and so normal and he was just smiling and being so funny.”
Following the news of Bader’s death, his friends shared their fondest memories with him.
“Rest easy, Ben,” creator Trina Nuance wrote in a post via Instagram, noting that she met Bader on X. “You were such a talented writer. The world’s lucky to have your mind & soul immortalized across platforms. I’ll never forget our heart to heart.”
Bader’s friend Jimmy Farley, meanwhile, wrote, “You’re the best friend anyone could’ve ever asked for and I will forever thank God that I was lucky enough to be one of them. The boys and I will be honoring your name and looking out for the fam until the day we join you too my brother.”
