Travel influencer Anunay Sood suddenly dies in Las Vegas at age 32

Popular travel influencer Anunay Sood died unexpectedly at the age of 32 while visiting Las Vegas, her distraught family confirmed in a statement shared on her Instagram page.

“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of our beloved Anunay Sood,” the post said. ‘We ask for your understanding and privacy as we navigate this difficult time.’

‘We humbly request that you refrain from gathering crowds near personal property. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. ‘May his soul rest in peace.’

Currently, the cause of Sood’s death has not been made public yet.

Sood, who has 1.4 million Instagram followers and nearly 400,000 YouTube subscribers, has been documenting his recent trip to the US and sharing highlights from his stay in Las Vegas.

Just days before the news of his death, he attended the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance, a luxury car event, and gave his final message to his fans.

“I still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines,” he wrote under a carousel of photos showing classic cars glistening under the desert sun. ‘Which one would you like to take for a spin?’

Tributes have since poured in from fans and other creators on social media, with many commenting below the announcement.

‘I still can’t handle this… With what passion, with what a big heart, with what adventure you lived, my brother. Rest in peace Anunay. You will be deeply missed. Give strength to the family,’ fellow travel influencer Aakash Malhotra commented.

Paramvir Beniwal wrote: ‘Thoughts and prayers for your family and loved ones. Rest in peace Anunay. Your spirit and your love of travel will continue to travel far beyond.’

Influencer Faisal Khan said he was ‘really shocked and saddened by this’.

Sood’s girlfriend, Shivani Parihar, shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram alongside a sweet photo of herself resting her head on Sood’s shoulder.

‘I still can’t believe you’re gone. My heart feels heavy and everything around me feels empty. “You were my person, my safe place, my life, my everything,” he wrote. ‘I don’t even know how to handle this; It doesn’t feel real. Every little thing reminds me of you, your smile, your voice, your messages, everything.’

Parihar concluded her post by saying: ‘I don’t know how to move forward without you. One moment we were making plans for forever and now here I am trying to figure out how to live without you. Even if you’re not here anymore, I’ll love you for the rest of my life. You will always be a part of me. I love you very much. ‘May he rest in peace.’

“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of our beloved Anunay Sood,” the post said. ‘We ask for your understanding and privacy as we navigate this difficult time.’

Sood, who has 1.4 million Instagram followers and nearly 400,000 YouTube subscribers, has been documenting his recent trip to the US and sharing highlights from his stay in Las Vegas.

Just days before the news of his death, he attended the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance, a luxury car event, and gave his final message to his fans.

According to The Independent, Sood was the co-founder of Groundwork Solutions, a Dubai-based marketing agency, and began his online career in growth hacking and digital marketing before turning his focus to travel and photography.

Sood, ranked among India’s top 100 digital stars by Forbes India, has visited 46 countries.

During his lifetime, he was featured in National Geographic India, Conde Nast Traveler India and Lonely Planet India.

He was reflecting on his accomplishments as he rang the bell on New Year’s Eve last year.

Sood’s girlfriend, Shivani Parihar, shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram alongside a sweet photo of herself resting her head on Sood’s shoulder.

‘I still can’t believe you’re gone. My heart feels heavy and everything around me feels empty. “You were my person, my safe place, my life, my everything,” he wrote.

Thank you 2024! Another year has passed and a lot has changed. “I’m so grateful to each of you for your support, kindness, and all the fun moments that made this year truly unforgettable,” he wrote.

Sood thanked her fans for following her journey and ‘making this space so full of life’.

‘We’re grateful for everything we’ve built together, and we’re grateful for a million more families to join us in 2025, unlocking more travel, health and endless wealth,’ he said. ‘Let’s make it bigger and better together. It’s always masti time, okay?’

His travels have taken him all over the world, including Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Milan, Paris, and the United States.