Popular YouTuber Paul Harrell has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58, announcing his own death in a heartbreaking clip posted “beyond the grave.”
“If you’re watching me, I’m dead,” the Oregon-based content creator told his 1.14 million subscribers in a video titled “I’m Dead.”
The six-minute clip was filmed in December 2023 and was released by his family after his death on Tuesday.
Gun rights activist Harrell made the tragic announcement while sitting on a log in the woods, the same spot where he first told his subscribers he had been diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer.
Popular YouTuber Paul Harrell has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58 and announced his own death in a heartbreaking clip
Harrell used his channel to advocate for the rights of gun owners and share gun safety knowledge. Fans have poured in tributes following the news of his death.
She previously assured her followers that her cancer had been “caught early” and that she “would be here for some time.”
But in his posthumous video, Harrell went on to describe how his health had deteriorated.
“We caught it early, but not as early as I thought,” he told his followers. “It has spread faster than I thought. My time is running out.”
Harrell had been using crutches after fracturing his hip, an injury he revealed was brought on by his cancer after it spread to his bones and caused them to “fall apart.”
The YouTuber went on to offer his “sincere apologies” to fans who would be shocked by his sudden death.
“I was hoping to continue in this format for the next 10 or even 15 years,” he said.
‘Even when I was diagnosed, I expected we’d be here at least two or three more years, but it turned out to be just a few more months.
“I apologize for that. It makes me feel like I’ve let everyone down.”
Fans flooded the comments section with tributes and gratitude for the firearms expert.
Fans flooded the comments section with tributes and gratitude for the firearms expert.
“Even in death, the sense of humor is dark but appropriate,” wrote one fan. “We will miss you, Paul.”
“This is the worst notification I’ve ever received,” wrote another heartbroken follower. “Rest in peace Paul.”
“Paul Harrell is the only man humble enough to apologize for dying, the world won’t be the same without him,” one person observed.
Another said the “final lesson” Harrell gave them was “a master class in how to die with grace and dignity.”
Harrell said his brother and the rest of the production team would continue making videos as part of his legacy.
Popular YouTuber Paul Harrell has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58
Harrell used his channel to advocate for the rights of gun owners and share gun safety knowledge. Fans have poured in tributes following the news of his death.
The clip ended with a message from her editor and manager, Brad Nelson.
“I had the great privilege of having Paul in my life and having him as a friend,” Nelson told viewers.
“He’s a very generous and kind guy and he told the best stories around the campfire.”
Harrell used his channel to advocate for the rights of gun owners and share knowledge about gun safety and accurate shooting.