Miami influencer Ben Bader, 25, died, toxicology results pending

Miami-based social media influencer Ben Bader, 25, died on October 23, his girlfriend Reem said in a TikTok post shared October 26. Bader, who built a following across TikTok, Instagram and X by posting lifestyle content and financial advice, was found dead suddenly, and officials said investigators are awaiting toxicology results to determine the cause.

Reem described Bader as deeply loving and generous, writing, "Ben was the kindest, most caring, most generous person I have ever met in my entire life." In the video tribute she said the death came without warning, recalling that the couple had planned to have dinner the night he died and that she had spoken with him on FaceTime just hours earlier when he appeared happy and normal. She asked followers to "hold your loved ones extra tight" and said she was still in disbelief.

Bader had marked his 25th birthday on September 22 with friends, posting images from a dinner. His final Instagram and TikTok posts were shared on October 23, the same day he died, and his online accounts included a financial coaching course and a newsletter offering practical money tips. He had a combined following of more than 200,000 across platforms.