Grant Thompson, who as the "King of Random" racked up billions of video views on YouTube, has died, his family posted on his official social media accounts.
(CNN) - Grant Thompson, who as the "King of Random" racked up billions of video views on YouTube, has died in a paragliding accident.
A posting on his verified Instagram account Tuesday stated: "It is with great sadness to inform everyone that Grant Thompson passed away last night."
His King of Random YouTube channel has more than 11 million subscribers and has racked up billions of views.
"We're deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of Grant Thompson, a gifted, passionate and endlessly curious creator," their tweet read.