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,

Influencer Chase Filandro has died at age 20. “My brother, Chase Filandro, was a shining light who had an incredible zest for life,” his sister, Franki Ford, wrote via Instagram on Monday. “He was loved beyond words by so many and opened his heart to everyone he encountered.