How was Ben Bader discovered by his neighbors? Police share shocking details 

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New details have emerged about the shocking demise of TikTok creator Ben Bader.

TMZ has reported that Shawn Reed, a spokesperson for the Jupiter Police Department in Florida, confirmed that the influencer was discovered lifeless by his neighbors. He said that first responders tried resuscitation, which continued until medical personnel made it to the scene. Bader was eventually rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

As of this writing, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner has yet to determine the cause of death. However, the outlet has reported that authorities have yet to rule out foul play.


Ben Bader's life and legacy explored as tributes come pouring in:

Ben Bader died on October 23 at the age of 25. He boasted a combined following of over 200,000 across Instagram, Twitter, and X. In a statement to People Magazine, Reed said that he was discovered "unresponsive" at the clubhouse in Admirals Cove, which is a private community he resided at, located in Jupiter, Florida.

"He was discovered by fellow residents and appeared not to be breathing," wrote Reed, adding that "lifesaving measures" were performed, to no avail.

The outlet has reported that Ben Bader was a Cincinnati native, having graduated from Indian Hill High School. He was most known for his lifestyle content and financial coaching. He also offered courses on the same, including The Artisan Lab, and an email newsletter.

In a statement to People Magazine, Ben Bader's family remembered him as a "visionary who led with love, lived with intention, and turned his passions into helping others."

"He made a profound impact on everyone who knew him through his wisdom, humor, and compassion," his loved ones continued. "Ben lived each day to the fullest, inspiring those around him to seek meaning, connection, and purpose in their own lives."

His family also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support they received in the days since his death was announced:

“His light will continue to shine through the countless people he touched,” they continued. “[Thank you] for the outpouring of love and support from friends, colleagues and community members across the country.”

Per Us Weekly, the family's statement also called for privacy as they looked back on his life, sharing that Ben Bader was born early at 28 weeks.

“He carried that same resilience, gratitude and drive throughout his life. His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose and authenticity,” they shared. “[Ben was] a gifted writer, impactful social media influencer [and the leader of The Artisan Lab] who was dedicated to helping creators, coaches and entrepreneurs turn their passions into thriving online businesses. Through his programs, he empowered clients to find their purpose, share their message and achieve meaningful success.”

Ben Bader's family said that his content “capture the essence” of “someone who led with light, sought truth and reminded others to find peace and purpose within themselves.”

“Though our hearts are broken, we will carry on Ben’s legacy in everything we do,” they concluded. “We will keep his memory alive by leading with love, living with purpose and carrying forward his passions that made the world brighter.”

Ben Bader's girlfriend, Reem, also echoed the sentiments in a post on Tiktok:

“Ben was the kindest, most caring, most generous person I have ever met in my entire life,” she wrote. “He genuinely loved every single person that he met and he was so positive all the time.”

She shared that her boyfriend's demise was “extremely sudden,” adding,

“There were really no signs of this happening — we were supposed to get dinner that night and he seemed so normal. I had just talked to him on FaceTime a couple hours before he passed and he was so happy and so normal and he was just smiling and being so funny.”

Ben Bader shared his last video on TikTok on October 23, the same day he died. He gave an inspirational speech to all those looking to start their own businesses soon.

He celebrated his birthday just last month. In the days since his demise, several of his friends took to social media to pay their respects, including Jimmy Farley, who wrote on Instagram:

“You’re the best friend anyone could’ve ever asked for and I will forever thank God that I was lucky enough to be one of them. The boys and I will be honoring your name and looking out for the fam until the day we join you too my brother.”

Miles, a fellow content creator, chimed in:

“Thankful for every webinar, hoop sesh, Miami lunch, info jam sesh and Brickell key walk."

Trina Nuance, another content creator, also took to social media to honor her late friend:

“Rest easy, Ben,” she penned on Instagram. “You were such a talented writer. The world’s lucky to have your mind & soul immortalized across platforms. I’ll never forget our heart to heart," she added on X.

Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more.

Edited by Jenel Treza Albuquerque