YouTuber Dr. Robert Murray-Smith's 'Final Video' Preceded Tragic Death

• Dr. Robert Murray-Smith, 62, a popular YouTuber known for 'Thinking and Tinkering,' uploaded a 'final video' on September 26, bidding farewell to his audience.
• He passed away the very next day after scheduling the video, which was later revealed by his brother Dave Smith to be a suicide.
• Dr. Murray-Smith had been in deep sorrow since his wife Patty's death 1.5-2 years prior and was also suffering from rapidly deteriorating health and depression.
• His channel, with over 2,500 videos and 80 million views, simplified complex science and tech, inspiring self-reliance.
• The cheerful demeanor in his farewell video masked profound pain, as his family's attempts to discuss his mental health were often avoided.

Why It Matters: Beloved YouTuber's final farewell video hid deep pain, leading to his tragic death the next day.