Annabelle Ham, a YouTuber and college student, has died, according to loved ones. She was 22.
"Annabelle experienced an epileptic event and has gone on to the gates of heaven," her family wrote in a statement shared on her Instagram page Tuesday. "She struggled with this for a long time and wanted to raise awareness for it, which we will do in honor of her."
"Annabelle was beautiful and inspiring and lived life to the fullest. Everyone she met was inspired by her energy and the light inside her soul that shined so bright. She was, and will forever be, so so loved," they added. "We’re asking for your prayers of peace for her family and friends during this difficult time, and to allow all of us the chance to grieve and work through this as a family."
The Kennesaw State University student, who shared her sorority life, beauty tips, vacations and shopping hauls with her 73,000 Instagram followers and 78,000 YouTube subscribers, was also remembered in a pair of heartfelt tributes from her sisters. The Atlanta area-based social media influencer was last seen walking along a pier on Molokai Lane in Fairhope, according to the television station. Her body was found on Sunday at about 3:32 p.m. CDT, WSB reported, citing the Fairhope Police Department.
“This is Annabelle’s family. We’re writing this with heavy, heavy hearts. Annabelle experienced an epileptic event and has gone on to the gates of heaven,” Ham’s family wrote on her Instagram profile. “She struggled with this for a long time and wanted to raise awareness for it, which we will do in honor of her.”
Annabelle was at a bachelorette party in Fairhope, Alabama when she was reported missing before being found dead on Saturday.
Annabelle, who shared aspects of her life on social media, vlogged about life as a college student while also sharing makeup tips.
Annabelle’s sister Amelia Ham also took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late sister and dedicated some touching words.
She had more than 73,000 followers on Instagram and 77,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Her fans have been leaving messages of condolence for Annabelle since learning of her death. So far, no funeral details have been released.
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