Influencer Chase Filandro
Died by suicide …
“Our hearts broke”
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17:34 PM PT – chaseThe family tells TMZ … He was a student at the NYU table and was found in his dorm in Nyu.
Chase Filandro – A social media influencer died by suicide … TMZ has learned.
His family tells us in an explanation … “It was Chase's own decision to get to the sky. His light continues to become the hearts of all those who have touched during his remarkable, albeit too short life. Our family is broken with broken heart due to the sudden and unexpected loss of our lover.”
They continue … “We share this statement to honor his memory. Those who knew chase understood his deep love for the arts and nature. His passionate spirit and real warmth create permanent connections to people everywhere.”
The family asks for privacy while mourning and celebrating, “the beautiful hunting of life lived”.
Chase was known as a talented artist with unlimited creativity – as a singer, musician, actor, teacher, poet and painter. His family remembers him as a light candlestick with a magnetic personality and a joie de vivre that touched everyone who he met both personally and online.
They add: “Chase has brought so many joy, creativity and inspiration. While our hearts are broken by this enormous loss, we will find comfort when we know that his artistic heritage and the love he shared will never be forgotten.”
His sister announced the news on Instagram and shared a Gofundme Link that has collected more than 24,000 US dollars in just two days.
Chase was 20.
Quiet in peace
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