FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA: Tributes have been pouring after a young YouTube influencer and vlogger Annabelle Ham, 22 was found dead in Fairhope, Alabama. Ham, had more than 73,000 followers on Instagram and an additional 77,000 subscribers on YouTube.
The Georgia college student was known to create videos about life as well as makeup tips, and shopping hauls. Annabelle's older sister Alexandria announced her death on Instagram on Monday, July 18.
How did Annabelle Ham die?
"There will never be words for how heartbroken my family and I are. Annabelle was such a light to the world. A spark-plug. If you knew Annabelle, you loved her and loved being around her,” Alexandria captioned a photo of her and her sister. "She loved others so well too. Please keep my family in your prayers.” Prior to the announcement, as per Daily Mail, Alexandria had reported vlogger Annabelle missing before her body was found. "My sister is missing. We have her phone. She might have fallen off the pier," read her Facebook post in one of the groups: What Happened in Fairhope. Fairhope police in their statement ruled out foul play and said they responded to a call at 3.32 pm in connection with a missing person who was later found deceased. Some users suggest she had "epilepsy," while the cause of death hasn't been released.
'I can’t even put into words how hard this is'
The influencer’s other sister, Amelia, also posted a public tribute on Instagram where she described the 22-year-old as “amazing”. “Sometimes I don’t understand why god does things but, I can’t even put into words how hard this is. You would never think something like this would or could happen to you until it does. Annabelle was such a good sister to Alexandria, and me. She was amazing, she has gone to so many places seen and done so many things,” she wrote, along with a photo of the siblings. “I know she always wanted to live life to the fullest, that’s what we have to do now. And I know she is dancing around in heaven right now. I can’t wait to give u a big hug one day.”
'Annabelle lived a vibrant life'
Besides numerous tributes being shared by people on social media, the YouTuber’s sorority at Kennesaw State University in Georgia also paid tribute to her passing. "Alpha Omicron Pi is mourning the loss of Annabelle Ham, Beta Zeta, who passed away on July 15. Annabelle lived a vibrant life, brought smiles into every situation, and was cherished by all who knew her." The statement added, "Our sisterhood is completely heartbroken for the Ham family and for a beautiful life tragically cut short. The Fraternity will share more details as available regarding how to honor Annabelle's life, how to support the sisters of the Beta Zeta Chapter during this time of grief, and instructions for the formal draping of the badge to honor our sister." An Instagram user wrote, "She was a light in every room she walked into. This world won’t be the same without her in it. Prayers, and love for your family."
