Anunay Sood, popular travel influencer, passes away at 32; family requests privacy: ‘We ask for your understanding as we navigate this difficult time’

 

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Rumours around Anunay’s demise began circulating online on the night of November 5, with many initially dismissing it as a hoax. However, Redditors picked it up soon after, prompting emotional reactions and disbelief among followers. One Reddit user wrote: “Can we all stop speculating? The truth will eventually come out.” Speculation ended after Anunay’s family shared the tragic news. The cause of his death is yet to be revealed.

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Following the announcement, fans and fellow travel vloggers flooded the comment section with heartfelt tributes and condolence messages. Days before his passing, Anunay had shared glimpses from his trip to Wynn Al Marjan Island in Las Vegas, captioning his post: “Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines.”

Anunay Sood had a massive following with over 1.4 million Instagram followers and 3.84 lakh subscribers on YouTube, where he had uploaded more than 1,300 videos. His last video, shared just two days ago, showcased him exploring the hidden side of Switzerland, which gained about 30,000 views until 9 am on November 6.

The travel influencer was previously featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars list in 2022, 2023, and 2024, where he was described as a “travel influencer and YouTuber known for his passion for cars, travel and adventure. He has explored nearly 40 countries and has been featured in National Geographic India, Conde Nast Traveller India, and Lonely Planet India. He runs a digital and performance marketing company based in Dubai.”