YouTube Star Mikayla Raines Dies by Suicide at 29. 'She Couldn't Bear What She Was Feeling,' Says Husband
Fox rescue activist and YouTube star Mikayla Raines has died at the age of 29
Her husband Ethan confirmed the news in an Instagram video on Monday, June 23
He noted that he planned to "continue her dream" of saving foxes and other animals "in her name"Fox rescue activist and YouTube star Mikayla Raines has died.
Her husband Ethan confirmed the news in an emotional video on Instagram on Monday, June 23, and shared that the 29-year-old Save a Fox founder died by suicide 'a couple days ago."
"She couldn't bear what she was feeling any more," he said, adding that her death is "the biggest loss of my life."
In the caption of the video, Ethan wrote, 'We have suffered a loss that is unimaginable. Mikayla was truly the most amazing and inspiring individual I have ever known, and not having her here makes everything feel empty. I feel broken.'
'But I will continue her dream, and I hope to have your support going forward so that we can do good in her name,' he added.
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According to the video, Mikayla also leaves behind a daughter called Freya.
PEOPLE has reached out to a contact for Raines for comment.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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