Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCarsen HoladayWednesday 08 July 2026 19:04 BST'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Connor Murphy Dead After Drowning in ThailandLooksmaxxing influencer Connor Murphy, 32, died after drowning in a lake in Samut Prakan, Thailand, on Tuesday night.Murphy, known for his social media stunts and “looksmaxxing” journey, had recently sparked concern among fans due to erratic videos.Before his death, Murphy reportedly behaved strangely, offering a driver money and rolling on the road, then ran from police and jumped into the lake.Witnesses stated he swam until he appeared tired and slipped under the water; his body was recovered about 65 feet from shore.Investigators found his rental home trashed and discovered two unused syringes and mysterious white pills in his car, though his girlfriend denied knowledge of drug use.In fullLooksmaxxing influencer Connor Murphy drowns in Thailand after fleeing police: reportsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in