Body positivity influencer's fiancé dies in tragic accident — just weeks before their wedding
The content creator's best friend, Nathalie Berard, broke the tragic news on the social media star's Instagram page.
'It is with the heaviest heart that I have to share the news with you all, of the passing of Hannah's beloved husband Ian,' the bereaved bestie wrote. 'Ian was tragically killed in a work accident.'
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3 Carnat-Gronnerud — who goes by @thatgrlhannah — frequently featured de Metz in her photos and videos.
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3 '68 days until I marry my baby!!' Carnat-Gronnerud had gushed in a wedding announcement on Instagram, which she posted a month before de Metz's untimely passing.
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She added, 'Hannah and Ian's families appreciate you all and your support during this tragedy. We are continuing to surround them with love and ask you for your thoughts and prayers.'
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Berard also included a moving collage of Carnat-Gronnerud and her late soulmate, whose funeral service was held at the Chevra Kadisha Chapel in Calgary on July 21.
The post didn't specify the nature of the tragic accident, but it occurred around a month after the content creator shared their wedding plans on Instagram.
3 The influencer's beau (left) had reportedly died in an unspecified work accident.
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'68 days until I marry my baby!!' she had captioned the post. 'My literal SOULMATE ANGEL CHILD BABYBOO MY LUUUURV MY BF4EVER MY EVERYTHANG I'M SO OBSESSED WITH!!!!! HE IS ME I AM HIM!!!! I literally want to crawl under his skin and into his body!!!!!'
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The duo had reportedly set the date for August 31, 2025 in Calgary, Canada, per the post.
In light of de Metz's passing, Berard created a GoFundMe page to help his fiancé and family with 'funeral expenses, time away from work, travel and the emotional weight of rebuilding day by day,' People Magazine reported.
'Ian was known for his warmth, kindness and generous spirit,' she wrote. 'He brought light to every room he entered and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Now, it's our turn to carry some of the weight for Hannah and family, just as Ian would have done for any of us.'
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Carnat-Gronnerud — who goes by @thatgrlhannah — is an influencer who's become famous for uploading content related to body positivity and self-confidence on Instagram and TikTok, where she's collectively amassed over 100,000 followers.
She regularly featured de Metz in her photos and videos.
In their last post together, from July 9, the soulmates could be seen sharing a kiss on camera.
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