YouTube Star & Mental Health Podcaster Stevie Ryan Takes Own Life Aged 33

The YouTuber community is reeling after the sudden death of popular member Stevie Ryan, whose often-controversial celebrity impressions attracted upwards of 43 million views on her channel Little Loca.

The 33-year-old was found dead at her home in the mid-city area of Los Angeles late Saturday, local time, in what the LA County Coroner’s Office has ruled as a suicide by hanging.

Ryan – who also starred in her own VH1 comedy series ‘Stevie TV’ and co-hosted the short-lived E! talk show ‘Sex with Brody’ with Brody Jenner – hosted a podcast about mental illness and other issues, called ‘Mentally Ch(ill)’.

In an episode released just two days before her tragic death, she discussed the death of her beloved grandfather, questioning what impact it might have on her.

Ryan was clearly shaken up by his passing, writing on social media that she’d “meet you in Percebo, soon.” 

Many of her colleagues have taken to social media to express their devastation at her passing.

RIP @StevieRyan, i can’t believe you’re gone. I wish that I could have helped in some way. You were always so kind to me and made me laugh.

— Gloria Shuri Henry?? (@Glowpinkstah) July 3, 2017

RIP @StevieRyan ??????The coolest girl I’ve ever known.

— Kristen Carney (@KristenCarney) July 3, 2017

Beyond heartbroken and shaken up by the news of @StevieRyan.

— Alison Rosen (@AlisonRosen) July 3, 2017

Just found out Stevie Ryan hung herself yesterday ?????? she was literally a YouTube innovator and a true entertainer https://t.co/biMTMH27gq

— Matthew Lush (@MatthewLush) July 3, 2017

Words cannot describe how heartbroken I am…. @StevieRyan you will always be in my heart.

— Chris Crocker (@ChrisCrocker) July 3, 2017

Stevie Ryan is no longer with us. I love her very deeply and I regret every moment I didn’t spend with her. pic.twitter.com/Xt0yt146OS

— Benji Aflalo (@benjiaflalo) July 3, 2017

I am beyond saddened to learn of Stevie Ryan’s passing. If you suffer from depression, please get help.

— Vanessa Ramos (@thatRamosgirl) July 3, 2017

RIP Stevie.