YouTube star Mel Thompson dies at the age of 35

YouTube star Mel Thompson has died at the age of 35.

The American beauty guru’s passing was announced by her devastated husband Puffin Thompson in an Instagram post on Monday, as he emotionally told fans: ‘I wish I had her back.’  

While no cause of death was given, one of Thompson’s friends commented on the post and revealed that Mel had been battling multiple health issues, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which she had been diagnosed with.  

R.I.P.: YouTube star Mel Thompson has died at the age of 35. The beauty guru's was announced by her devastated husband Puffin Thompson in an Instagram post on Monday

R.I.P.: YouTube star Mel Thompson has died at the age of 35. The beauty guru’s was announced by her devastated husband Puffin Thompson in an Instagram post on Monday

‘Mel sadly passed away yesterday. It’s really hard to just choose 10 photos. We lost a beautiful person. I just wanted to show the smiles she brought,’ Puffin wrote.

‘I’ve had to answer so many texts of people just checking in on her without even knowing of her passing. It’s great to see how loved she was,’ he added. 

‘And she loved all you right back. I’ll continue to love her and miss her forever. She was such a pillar for our family,’ Puffin continued.

Tragic: The beauty guru's passing was announced by her devastated husband Puffin in an Instagram post on Monday alongside a gallery of images from their relationship

Tragic: The beauty guru’s passing was announced by her devastated husband Puffin in an Instagram post on Monday alongside a gallery of images from their relationship 

Distraught: Puffin shared the news of Mel's death on her Instagram account, writing: 'We lost a beautiful person'

Distraught: Puffin shared the news of Mel’s death on her Instagram account, writing: ‘We lost a beautiful person’

Sad: No cause of death was given, but one of Mel's friends commented and revealed she had been battling health issues (pictured in her last YouTube post on September 24)

Sad: No cause of death was given, but one of Mel’s friends commented and revealed she had been battling health issues (pictured in her last YouTube post on September 24)

Comment: 'I actually was the one who told her I thought she had elhers danlos. She went to her dr and she was diagnosed with it. She talked about it on her channel. I’m not sure if that was a factor. I’m devastated,' Spencer added

Comment: ‘I actually was the one who told her I thought she had elhers danlos. She went to her dr and she was diagnosed with it. She talked about it on her channel. I’m not sure if that was a factor. I’m devastated,’ Spencer added

‘The kids would talk to her non stop and she was constantly talking with them and trying to help them with their stuff. And no matter how bad she felt, she would still rub my back when I came and jumped on the bed next to her while she was working tirelessly to put out content,’ he added.

‘Everybody knows how talented she was as an artist and with her helpful knowledge, but those closest to her know how truly wonderful she was. She would have done anything to help anyone without a second thought. I wish I had her back,’ he concluded. 

The post was soon flooded with comments from friends and fellow YouTube stars offering their sympathies.

Tributes: The post was soon flooded with comments from friends and fellow YouTube stars offering their sympathies

Tributes: The post was soon flooded with comments from friends and fellow YouTube stars offering their sympathies

James Welsh wrote: ‘Such sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss,’ while makeup artist Hindash penned: ‘I’m so sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking news.’ 

Lisa Eldridge added: ‘I’m so deeply saddened and shocked. My thoughts are with friends and family… truly heartbreaking. Rest in peace Mel, thank you for always being so wonderful.’ 

Mel’s friend named Elizabeth Spencer then revealed in a comment that she had ‘a lot of medical problems.’ 

Smiles: 'Mel sadly passed away yesterday. It’s really hard to just choose 10 photos. We lost a beautiful person. I just wanted to show the smiles she brought,' Puffin began

Smiles: ‘Mel sadly passed away yesterday. It’s really hard to just choose 10 photos. We lost a beautiful person. I just wanted to show the smiles she brought,’ Puffin began

Pillar: 'And she loved all you right back. I’ll continue to love her and miss her forever. She was such a pillar for our family,' Puffin continued

Pillar: ‘And she loved all you right back. I’ll continue to love her and miss her forever. She was such a pillar for our family,’ Puffin continued

‘I actually was the one who told her I thought she had elhers danlos. She went to her dr and she was diagnosed with it. She talked about it on her channel. I’m not sure if that was a factor. I’m devastated,’ Spencer added.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is defined (courtesy of Mayo Clinic) as, ‘a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues — primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls.’ 

There is no word yet if that is in any way connected to Thompson’s death at this time.

In August 2020, Mel who typically kept her private life away from social media, admitted she had been struggling with health problems.

She wrote on Instagram: ‘I am having a lot of health issues. One main issue being seizures. I had 2 on my birthday and was in the hospital. Last night, I had another one. I’m ok. I just can’t keep pushing myself and I need to rest.’

Family: Mel resided in Tennessee with husband Puffin and their four children (pictured)

Family: Mel resided in Tennessee with husband Puffin and their four children (pictured)

Artist: 'She would have done anything to help anyone without a second thought. I wish I had her back,' Puffin concluded in his moving tribute

Artist: ‘She would have done anything to help anyone without a second thought. I wish I had her back,’ Puffin concluded in his moving tribute

Thompson’s last video on her YouTube channel, which has over 170,000 subscribers, came on Friday September 24, just two days before her death.

Her last Instagram post, where she has another 57,000 followers, came last Monday, where she revealed a new makeup look. 

The guru had been posting videos on the channel since 2015 to showcase her makeup talents, after landing a job at cosmetics brand MAC. 

In 2020, Mel who has four children with her husband Puffin, admitted she never planned to start a family, but now ‘wouldn’t trade places with anyone.’

In an Instagram post she said: ‘I grew up always saying I would never have kids. Here I am today with 4 and I wouldn’t trade places with anyone. I’m so grateful to have such amazing kids and an amazing family.

‘Being a mom is both rewarding and extremely frustrating at times but ALWAYS more rewarding. To my babies, (you’ll always be babies to me) I love you with all my heart.’

Video: Thompson's last video on her YouTube channel, which has over 170,000 subscribers, came on Friday, just two days before her death

Video: Thompson’s last video on her YouTube channel, which has over 170,000 subscribers, came on Friday, just two days before her death

Makeup: Her last Instagram post, where she has another 57,000 followers, came last Monday, where she revealed a new makeup look

Makeup: Her last Instagram post, where she has another 57,000 followers, came last Monday, where she revealed a new makeup look

source: dailymail.co.uk