Australian Fitness Influencer Dies at 30 Shortly After Sharing a Birthday Post About 'Dying Young'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jaxon Tippet.Photo:Jaxon Tippet/Instagram

Jaxon Tippet/Instagram

Influencer Jaxon Tippet has died less than two weeks after his 30th birthday, per a post shared on the Australian fitness coach’s Instagram.

“It’s with a heavy heart that our beloved Jaxon has passed away on Nov 10th 2024. He was such a beautiful soul and had such a positive impact on the world,” read the caption, which accompanied asmiling photo of Tippetwith his birth and death years, “1994 - 2024.”

More commemorative words were shared inInstagram Storiesuploaded to his page: “We really appreciate your love and support during this time. It’s clear that Jaxon had such a beautiful impact on people,” the text post read, further detailing, “From what we have been told, Jax passed away due to a heart attack while in Turkey.”

Jaxon Tippet with his nephew, Rocky.Jaxon Tippet/Instagram

Per the fundraiser’s description, Tippet’s loved ones plan to use the cash to help his parents “in any way we can,” starting with raising money to help bring the late creator’s body home and “assist with funeral expenses.”

Jaxon Tippet.Jaxon Tippet/Instagram

On Oct. 30, Tippet celebrated his 30th birthday with an Instagram post listing “30 life lessons I’ve learnt now I’m 30,” as his caption stated. The 21st item on the list now reads as foreboding: “Growing old beats the alternative — dying young,” Tippet wrote in his caption almost two weeks ago.

Lesson no. 25 furthered the sentiment: “The best is yet to come,” he wrote.

Over the past few years, Tippetopened up about his addiction to steroidsduring interviews and podcast appearances. During a 2022 episode of theGood Humanspodcast, the bodybuilder described his withdrawals as “hell.”

“I lost a girlfriend off it. I nearly lost my family off of it. I nearly went to jail, as I got caught with my own personal use of steroids,” he revealed during the candid discussion.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

source: people.com