Chase Filandro, a 20-year-old content creator based in New York City, died on July 31. His family remembered him as “a beacon of light with a magnetic personality and zest for life” in a statement to PEOPLE.

Wondering what happened to Chase Filandro? The 20-year-old New York City-based content creator was known for his comedy skits, book reviews, and travel posts across the U.S. With over 30,000 followers on Instagram,

Chase Filandro, and influencer, actor and singer, reportedly died suddenly on July 31. No cause of death has been shared publicly. The up-and-coming performer starred in independent films, student theater productions and even fronted a local band in his teens.