Tributes are pouring in for influencers Baxter and Thievin have died following a fatal car crash on Sunday – after ‘inspiring so many’ with their fitness content.
Baxter Hosley, 22, and Garrett ‘Thievin’ MacDonagh, 23, of Houston, Texas, reportedly died after the 100km/h crash.
The social media fitness stars shared hundreds of thousands of followers between them on TikTok and Instagram, posting body transformations, new products and gym workout videos.
ABC news reported the driver was going over 100 mph on South Main Street near Fondren Road when the car lost control and went off the road around 1 p.m.
Their BMW then hit a ‘sign’, after which it was ‘cut in two,’ according to the Houston Police Department.
Baxter and Thievin, two US-based influencers, have died following a fatal car accident on Sunday
Police say there were no signs of alcohol at the scene.
Baxter’s father said: ‘We are all grieving the loss of Garret and my son Baxter from last weekend. We will all miss them and we love them very much.’
Ekkovision, the health and wellness company that employed the couple, announced their deaths in a post on Instagram yesterday.
The statement read: ‘On Sunday 10 March we lost two of our brothers. The family lost their sons in a horrific event.
‘At this moment we are asking you to send your prayers to Baxter and Thievin and their family and the echo team. At this time, we will not share further details to accommodate the family’s wishes.
‘We will of course work with their family to continue to support them. We will keep you updated with funeral information as we have it.
‘We have already received both families’ blessing and permission to continue producing their signature products with echo, and have structured a plan to work closely with the family to continue to support by sharing the profits from their signature products to help them as we think that’s what Thievin and Baxter wanted.
‘Rest in peace, Baxter and Thievin.’
Ekkovision, the health and wellness company that employed the couple, announced their deaths in a post on Instagram yesterday
Baxter ran his account @baxter_fit on TikTok, posting videos with Thievin, often trying out new fitness products
In an obituary for Thievin (pictured), those close to him remembered his ‘crazy big personality’ and ‘biggest heart ever’
They accompanied the post with a heartfelt video of their friends and colleagues taking a moment of silence.
The pair’s last video was posted just three days ago, reviewing a zero sugar root beer.
The two said they drove 250 miles to Dallas to taste it, and Bax said it was ‘the best root beer he’d ever had.’
Baxter and Garrett’s content consisted mainly of body transformations, new products and gym workout videos.
The duo’s fans were left in shock following the announcement of the stars’ sudden death.
One wrote: ‘May Baxter the goats and the thief rest in peace. Baxter has helped me a lot when I lost weight and has always put a smile on my face, will miss you goat.’
Another added: ‘Bro I refuse to believe one of my favorite gym influencers is actually gone, are you serious.’
A third commented: ‘It doesn’t feel real man.’
In an obituary for Thievin, those close to him remembered his “crazy big personality” and “the biggest heart ever.”
It read: ‘He was kind and generous, wanted to meet people where they were in life without judgement.
The duo filmed one last TikTok video together, which they uploaded just three days ago
The pair’s last video showed them reviewing a zero sugar root beer they had driven 250 miles to Dallas to try
‘He was known for always making everyone feel included. If you were the “new kid” he would go out of his way to talk to you and try to be your friend first. He never left anyone out and made sure that every person he encountered in life knew how special and important they were as individuals.
‘He was the most non-judgmental person and he inspired so many people to start their weight loss/fitness journey. Thievin made it his greatest mission to ensure that each and every one of his followers, whether they were just starting out in the fitness world or at pro athlete status, had his support.
‘He wanted everyone he came across (whether he knew you personally or not) to be healthy, fit, happy and he wanted to offer so much motivation and positivity to everyone going through their journey.
‘He would stick with his followers and be their biggest cheerleader every step of the way, even if your journey took years/months, he was there.. every step of the way. He never gave up on anyone, no matter if they failed. He would pick you up immediately and encourage you to continue. But he would never give up on you.’