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, a City-based influencer and indie rocker in Long Island, has died by suicide at age 20, according to his family.