Chris O’Donnell has tragically died aged 31.
The fitness influencer, known as Creeohdee on social media, amassed over 842,000 followers and received more than 28.2 million likes on TikTok.
He also had a substantial following of over 241,000 on Instagram.
O’Donnell’s passing has been confirmed in an online obituary, which states he died on January 11.
After hearing the devastating news, many took to social media and expressed condolences.
Fellow social media personality Kevin Clevenger wrote in a touching tribute: “One day I’ll find peace in knowing you’re not in pain anymore, but today my heart aches that you’re gone. I love you.”
While a friend penned: “Chris, I’ll love you forever. You’ve been a light in my life since we met in 2016. I wish we would’ve moved to CA together in 2021 like we talked about. I wish we kept in touch more than just online every few weeks. I have so many wishes. In the end, I wish you peace. My heart is broken. All the love and thoughts in the world to your family and Blue.”
In one of his final TikTok posts, O’Donnell shared a heartfelt video of himself delivering a speech at his brother’s wedding.
He reflected on this moment: “One of my proudest moments as a brother, being able to send these two off into the next chapter of their lives.”
While O’Donnell’s Instagram activity had decreased in recent months, he posted a reel in November 2024 that showcased moments from his outdoor adventures, including hiking and off-roading.
In the caption, he pondered how he would be remembered, writing: “I wonder when I leave this earth, when I leave the rat race, when I’m lying in the dirt, if you’d remember my face.”
The influencer’s social media content often revolved around fitness, nature, and his beloved dog.
Despite being known as a fitness influencer, he revealed in a December 2022 Instagram post that fitness was not his primary passion.
O’Donnell shared: “I am a content creator with most of my media revolving around fitness. However, fitness is far from my passion.”
In the same post, he discussed his diverse life experiences and his love of learning about other cultures and perspectives.
O’Donnell went on to describe himself as ‘a very solitary person’ and noted that he had been open about his mental health struggles since high school, hoping to inspire others on their journeys.
He also shared that he had been sober since 2018, dedicating himself to raising awareness about substance abuse and helping others find treatment.
Warning: the following contains a discussion of s**cide.
According to People magazine, the Maricopa Medical Examiner confirmed that O’Donnell died by s**cide.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National S**cide Prevention Lifeline in the U.S.A. at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
In the U.K., the Samaritans are available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, emailing jo@samaritans.org, or heading to the website to find your nearest branch.
