Popular YouTube star Grant Thompson aka King of Random dies in paragliding accident

 The creator of the YouTube channel King of Random, whose experiments and hands-on science tips drew 11 million subscribers, has died in a Utah paragliding crash.

Jonathan Grant Thompson, 38, was found dead on Monday, Washington County Sheriff’s Lt. David Crouse says. The cause is under investigation.

A message on the Channel’s Instagram page announcing the passing away reads:

It is with great sadness to inform everyone that Grant Thompson passed away last night. Grant had great love and appreciation for his fans. We invite you to share your thoughts for Grant and the channel in the comments. Please do a random act of love or kindness today in honour of The King of Random. Grant’s legacy will live on in the channel and the global community he created.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0jik9AFhl6/

Thompson’s videos have been watched more than a billion times.

They range from filling a balloon with liquid nitrogen to making a laser-assisted blowgun. Some were practical, like how to get better cell phone reception, while others were whimsical, like building a raft from rice cakes.

His most popular video was about how to make gummy candies in the shape of Legos.

YouTube said in a Twitter statement that he was a “gifted, passionate and endlessly curious creator.”

We’re deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of Grant Thompson, a gifted, passionate and endlessly curious creator,” reads the tweet. “We send our deepest condolences to his loving family, The King of Random team and fans.”

Thompson made headlines last year after complaints about explosions in his suburban Salt Lake City backyard brought criminal charges. He agreed to make safety-themed videos as part of a plea deal.

His many followers are expressing their condolences, calling him a creative force on the platform whose unconventional approach sparked their interest in science.

Thompson had been making videos since 2010.

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