YouTube Star Mel Thompson Passes Away at 35

Mel Thompson, a makeup artist and popular beauty vlogger, has tragically passed away at the age of 35.

Monday on Instagram, Thompson’s husband revealed on her page that his wife died the day before.

While posting photos of them as well as their four children, Thompson’s husband wrote, “Mel sadly passed away yesterday… 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. And she loved all you right back.”

Though he did not disclose her cause of death, Thompson’s husband says he will “continue to love her and [will] miss her forever.”

“She was such a pillar for our family. 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 concluded, “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.”

After the sad news was announced, several of Thompson’s colleagues wrote tributes.

“This is such heartbreaking news. Mel was such a wonderful person. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss,” wrote makeup artist Robert Welsh.

“I’m in absolute SHOCK!!!!!!! Pls tell me this isn’t true!!!!!!!!!! RIP my beautiful Mel,” said YouTube star Fumi Désálù-Vold.

“I am in utter shock. This is the most heartbreaking news😭I am so so sorry for your loss, the world will not be the same without Mel,” commented vlogger and makeup artist Nikkia Joy.

Thompson had a large social media following, with 56,000 followers on Instagram and more than 169,000 subscribers on YouTube.

In her last YouTube video posted September 24, Thompson tried out several products from fellow makeup artist Wayne Gos.

Gos later offered his condolences to Thompson’s family, writing on Instagram, “So so so sorry,” alongside numerous heart emojis.