TikTok star and finance influencer Ben Bader dies at 25

Ben Bader dies at 25

Online users are mourning the tragic death of Ben Bader, a well-liked financial influencer and content creator who died suddenly at the age of 25.

According to People, his girlfriend Reem confirmed the news in an emotional TikTok clip on October 26.

“Ben was the kindest, most caring, most generous person I have ever met in my entire life,” Reem said in her heartfelt tribute.

“He genuinely loved every single person that he met and he was so positive all the time.”

Based in the United States, Ben had built a loyal following of over 200,000 across Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Known for his approachable and upbeat style, he shared insights about finance, lifestyle, and personal growth, inspiring many young people to take charge of their financial futures.

Beyond social media, he also offered online coaching and ran a newsletter that provided practical money advice — helping his audience feel more confident and empowered in managing their finances.

Reem revealed that Ben’s passing was completely unexpected. “No one really knows and it seemed to have been extremely sudden,” she shared.

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“We were supposed to get dinner that night. I had just talked to him a couple of hours before he passed — he was so happy and so normal.”

Tragically, Ben’s final video was posted on October 23, the very same day he died.

Since then, fans have showered his social media pages with love, appreciation, and grief, recalling him as a man who was constantly upbeat and willing to encourage others.

In a moving Instagram Story following his death, Reem expressed her pain, writing, “I kept waiting for them to say he’s awake. I kept waiting for this to be a bad dream. My worst fear came to life.”

Just weeks earlier, on September 22, Ben had joyfully celebrated his 25th birthday, sharing photos from a dinner surrounded by friends.

Friends and other creators have been pouring their tributes. "Thankful for every webinar, hoop sesh, Miami lunch, info jam sesh, and Brickell key walk," wrote financial influencer Miles, also known as flip4miles.

Many others shared this emotion, recalling Ben as a lovely, sincere person who brightened everyone's day and made them feel better, in addition to being a talented creative.