American fitness influencer Connor Murphy dies in Thailand

American fitness influencer Connor Murphy was found dead in Thailand on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, following a drowning incident in a residential lake. He was 32 years old. While Thai authorities have not officially confirmed his identity, multiple local reports identified the deceased as Murphy, a popular YouTuber known for his fitness content and viral pranks.

The incident occurred at a luxury housing estate in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province. According to reports from Thai media, a rescue team was called to the scene shortly after 3 p.m. local time after a foreign man was seen entering the lake. Divers recovered a body approximately 20 meters from the shore about 30 minutes later. A preliminary examination found no visible signs of assault, authorities said.

Before the drowning, Murphy was reportedly seen behaving erratically. Video footage obtained by police, according to reports, showed him attempting to give money to a driver, approaching vehicles, shouting, rolling on the road, and making praying gestures. When officers arrived, he reportedly ran into the village and entered the lake. Witnesses said he swam until becoming exhausted and disappeared in water...