Popular YouTuber dies aged 58 after making apologies to his fans in video clip
“If you’re watching me I’m dead,’ an Oregon-based creator of content told his 1.14 million followers in a clip entitled “I’m Dead”.
By Laura Parnaby
By Laura Parnaby For Dailymail.Com
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The most popular Youtuber Paul Harrell has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 58 and he also announced his death in a touching video that was posted “beyond the grave”.
“If you’re watching me I’m dead.’ The Oregon-based creator of content told his 1.14 million followers in a clip entitled “I’m Dead”.
The clip, which runs six minutes long, was shot in the month of December 2023. his family released it after his passing on the Tuesday.
The gun rights activist Harrell made the shocking announcement in the edge of a tree exactly in the same place where he announced to his subscribers that he had been diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer.
The popular YouTuber Paul Harrell has died from pancreatic cancer at just 58. He declared his own death in a tear-jerking video
Harrell made use of his channel to promote gun owners’ rights and to provide information on the safety of guns. The tributes of fans have pouring in since the announcement of his passing.
He has previously assured fans that he was ‘catching up’ and that he was ‘going to be here for a while’.
In his posthumous video, Harrell went on to detail how his health changed to the worst.
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“We did catch it earlier but not as quickly as I was expecting of it,’ he informed his fans. “It’s spreading faster than I had thought it would. My time is becoming very small.’
Harrell was using crutches after breaking his hip. The incident he explained was caused by cancer that had was able to spread to his bones, causing them to “crumble”.
The YouTuber then went on to express his sincere apology to his fans who were likely to be shocked by his sudden passing.
“I was hoping that I would remain with this model over the course of 10 to the next 15 years’ added.
“Even when I was diagnosed, I’d thought we’d live for at minimum two or three years. It been a surprise to find it was only two or three months.
“My apologies” for the way you’ve handled this. This makes me feel as if I’ve let everyone down.’
The comments section was flooded with praises and appreciation for the expert on firearms.
The comments section was flooded with praises and appreciation for the expert in firearms.
“Even after death the humor remains not only appropriate but also dark according to one fan. ‘We’ll miss you Paul.’
“This is the worst email I’ve ever received an emotional supporter wrote. ‘RIP Paul.’
Paul Harrell is the one man who is humble enough to say sorry for his death and the world will never change without his sacrifice,’ a person said.
Another person said that Harrell’s “last lesson’ for them was a’master class to die gracefully and with dignity’.
Harrell told his brother and the team behind production would keep creating videos to honor his legacy.
The most popular YouTuber Paul Harrell has died from pancreatic cancer at the age 58.
Harrell utilized his channel to speak out for gun owner rights and also to impart information about the safety of guns. The tributes of fans have pouring into the wake of his passing.
The film ended with a note from his manager and editor, Brad Nelson.
“I had the honor to have Paul within my own life and being an acquaintance”, Nelson said to viewers.
He is extremely generous and a nice person, and he shared the most memorable stories of campfires.’
Harrell made use of his channel to promote gun owners’ rights and also to educate people regarding gun safety and precise shooting.
