A 29-year-old TikTok star famed for her dating comedy series died by suicide, the New York City medical examiners’ office has confirmed.
Eva Evans hanged herself in her apartment on April 20, authorities told TMZ after previous reports suggested she had left a suicide note.
Police found the ‘Club Rat’ series creator after obtaining a key from a friend who had seen her the previous day.
She appeared to have hanged herself from the ceiling in her living room, according to police sources. Friends of the influencer said they didn’t know her to be depressed or struggling with poor mental health.
Evans – who amassed more than 305,000 followers on TikTok where she posted about her life in New York as a rising filmmaker – was pronounced dead at the scene.
TikTok star Eva Evans, 29, died by suicide after hanging herself in her apartment on April 20, the New York City Medical Examiners Office confirmed
Police found the comedy series Club Rat creator after obtaining a key from a friend who had seen her the previous day
‘Yesterday my family received news that our sweet, fabulous, creative, caring, hilarious Eva, my beautiful sister, has died,’ her sister Lila Joy said in an Instagram post revealing the tragic news.
‘After 24 hours, I still find myself in a constant cycle of denial and acceptance, so I know how unbelievable and hard to process this news will be.
‘I wish I had Eva here now to refer to because she would have better words and know how to say what I don’t,’ she continued.
‘I am keeping this brief, so we can plan for the next few days, but you’ll be hearing a lot more from me on how much Eva means to me and just how different the world will be without her.’
Actress Julia Fox also paid a tearful tribute to Evans who she called a ‘New York Icon.’
‘That was the kind of person that she was, always sticking up for me,’ the Uncut Gems star said through tears.
Evans is said to have left a suicide note but its contents are unknown and her sister Lila Joy confirmed her death on Instagram
Hundreds of loved ones and fans gathered at Grace Church to remember the beloved filmmaker
‘She passed away and she was so young, still had so much to do in life. But she lived life to the fullest.’
Reality star Lo Bosworth also expressed her condolences under Evans’ last Instagram post before her death.
‘Rest in peace, angel Eva you were always kind to me when others couldn’t be bothered. Will never forget that kindness,’ The Hills alum wrote.
Hundreds of loved ones and fans gathered at Grace Church to remember the beloved filmmaker.
Picture collages of Evans throughout her life were displayed inside the church, along with an array of flowers. Others were seen wearing shirts with her face on them and petting her dog Slayer.
Last year, Evans debuted a five-episode series on Prime Video titled Club Rat, which she wrote, directed and starred
Actress Julia Fox paid a tearful tribute to Evans who she called a ‘New York Icon’
Last year, Evans debuted a five-episode series on Prime Video titled Club Rat, which she wrote, directed and starred.
She played a ‘self-absorbed influencer’ who ‘attempts to re-enter the chaotic New York City dating scene after a candid video of her humiliating breakup goes viral.’
Evans starred alongside Noa Fisher and Marcela Avelina in the episodes, which ranged from five to 10 minutes in length.
‘I’m so grateful to the cast and crew who not only made some on screen magic, but also made the shoot an unforgettable and special experience in and of itself. I LOVE YOU ALL!!’ she wrote on Instagram when production wrapped in June 2023.
The first episode of Club Rat is available to watch for free on Evans’ YouTube, and the full series is available to purchase on Prime Video.
For help and support in the US contact the National Suicide Hotline on 988, or in the UK call the Samaritans on 116 123