The star of lifestyle YouTube channel Leo And Longevity, Leo Rex, was found dead in a Pattaya apartment, officials have confirmed.
Laith Abdallah Algaz, or Leo Rex as he was known by fans, had built up a following through his unique takes on men’s health matters – from bodybuilding techniques to nicotine.
Algaz’s channel, Leo And Longevity, has over 130,000 subscribers and his content typically offered non-conventional advice on how his followers could improve their mental and physical well-being.
Leo Rex aka Leo and Longevity dead in Thai apartment
Leo, of Leo And Longevity was found by dead authorities in an apartment in Pattaya, Thailand on Monday, January 30, according to reports from the Daily Mail.
The report claims that officials were alerted by Algaz’s friend, Charles Anthony Hughes, who had arrived at the property after unsuccessfully attempting to contact the YouTuber.
At the time of writing, no official cause of death has been given. Authorities told the Daily Mail that the apartment was unusually messy upon arrival and that Algaz had suffered multiple facial injuries.
An official investigation is underway into the cause of Algaz’s death, with authorities urging the public “not to jump to any conclusions until a complete examination has been done.”
Inside Leo Rex’s Leo And Longevity channel
The videos on the Leo And Longevity channel were often monologues presented to the camera by Algaz himself, though the late fitness enthusiast often joined in on podcast-style videos with similar lifestyle channels.
In February of 2022, Algaz expressed his gratitude for helping the Leo And Longevity channel to reach the coveted milestone of 100,000 subscribers.
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The most popular videos on the channel, four of which exceeded the 100,000 view mark, covered the controversial topic of penis enlargement – an act that is widely cautioned against by medical bodies.
It should be noted that Algaz was not a medical professional, and began each of his videos with the following warning:
“Leo Rex is not a medical doctor. Always consult with a licensed medical professional before making changes to your lifestyle, diet or medications.”
How old was Rex? Leo And Longevity’s age explored
Algaz of Leo And Longevity was age 34 at the time of his death.
Having hailed from Colorado originally, Algaz had been living in the Bang Lamung district of East Thailand and it has been reported locally that the YouTuber was known to be a rather introverted individual.
Tributes have been made beneath a recent Instagram post as fans came together to mourn the loss of the 34-year-old. “Rip Leo, thank you for the knowledge you gifted us over the years. You will be missed”, wrote one fan.
“RIP Leo”, added another dejected fan, “I’m stunned and can’t process this. I can’t believe it. It looked like things were turning out well.”