Influencer Eva Evans, creator of 'Club Rat,' dies at 29
What's the story
Eva Evans, a renowned social media influencer and the creative force behind the comedy series Club Rat has tragically died at the age of 29.
Her sister, Lila Joy, announced the heartbreaking news on social media on Sunday.
"Yesterday my family received news that our sweet, fabulous, creative, caring, hilarious Eva, my beautiful sister, has died," Joy shared on Instagram.
As of now, the cause of death remains undisclosed.
May she rest in peace.
Heartfelt messages
Tributes poured in for the late social media influencer
Lo Bosworth, known for her roles in reality TV shows like The Hills and Laguna Beach, paid tribute to Evans with a touching message.
She wrote, "Rest in peace, angel Eva you were always kind to me when others couldn't be bothered. Will never forget that kindness."
Many such heartfelt tributes followed from netizens.
About the influencer
Who was Evans? Everything to know about her
Evans, a native of Manhattan, grew up in the East Village, Brooklyn.
Throughout her career, she forged notable partnerships with renowned brands including Dior, Gucci, Nike, and Apple, collaborating with luminaries like Miley Cyrus along the way.
With a significant presence on social media, boasting nearly 30,000 Instagram followers and over 3,00,000 TikTok fans, Evans's online platforms served as avenues for both her artistic expression and her connection with a global audience.
Career highlights
Evans: The mind behind 'Club Rat'
Evans was not just a TikTok star, but also the director, writer, and producer of Club Rat.
This five-episode series—available on Amazon Prime Video—portrays the life of a self-absorbed influencer (played by Evans herself) navigating New York City's challenging dating scene after an embarrassing breakup video goes viral.
Meanwhile, Evans is survived by her sisters Lila, Zoe, and Sofi, along with their mother.
Final post
She criticized Apple in her final Instagram post
Just four days before her death, Evans humorously criticized Apple phones in her final Instagram post for not having a Yankees emoji.
In her post, she quipped: "Today, I discovered that there's no Yankees emoji? I've heard people try to claim that NYC isn't the center of the universe before, but I just wasn't expecting this. Do better @apple, (sic)."
Accompanying the caption was a photo of her sporting a chic black hoodie and neon green handbag, exuding sass.