Fans are taking to social media to pay tribute to makeup artist and YouTuber Mel Thompson who has died aged 35.
The content creator regularly shared beauty content with her 170,000 subscribers, with her final video being posted just four days ago.
Sharing the news of her death with her 58,000 Instagram followers yesterday, her husband Puffin shared a carousel of photos, writing “we lost a beautiful person”. He didn’t share her cause of death.
He wrote: “I just wanted to show the smiles she brought. I’ve had to answer so many texts of people just checking in on her without even knowing of her passing. It’s great to see how loved she was. And she loved you all right back. I’ll continue to love her and miss her forever. She was such a pillar for our family.”
He said her four children would “talk to her non stop and she was constantly talking with them and trying to help them with their stuff.”
No matter how bad her day was, her husband said she would rub his back when he lay on the bed next to her as she worked on her content.
He added: “Everybody knows how talented she was as an artist and with her helpful knowledge, but those closest to her know how truly wonderful she was. She would have done anything to help anyone without a second thought. I wish I had her back.”
People took to the comments section to pay tribute to Thompson.
YouTuber James Welsh commented: “Such sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss.”
Makeup artist Hindash also commented: “I’m so sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking news.”
Lisa Eldridge, who has previously worked as a makeup artist for stars such as Dua Lipa, wrote: “I’m so deeply saddened and shocked. My thoughts are with friends and family… truly heartbreaking. Rest in peace Mel, thank you for always being so wonderful.”
“I’m in absolute shock! Pls tell me this isn’t true! RIP my beautiful Mel,” artist Fumi Desalu-Vold wrote along with several heartbroken emojis.
Other prominent members of the makeup community on YouTube paid tribute, including Wayne Goss, Nikkia Joy, and Emily Noel.
Fans also took to Twitter to share their condolences, with one fan calling Thompson a “bright soul, who only added positivity and light to this world.”
I am a make-up lover. It's my hobby and my armor. Every beauty guru I follow is heartbroken, the supporters are stunned. To lose a bright soul, who only added positivity and light to this world, Mel Thompson is mourned by many. A wife, a mother, a friend, an icon, an inspiration. pic.twitter.com/5E4KRhoLHm
— The1Christin (@The1Christin) September 27, 2021
I’m so lost right now!
— Tina (@thefancyfaced) September 27, 2021
Mel Thompson aka Puffin’s Wife aka the sweetest soul passed away yesterday. I’m in disbelief. May her and her beautiful soul and family find peace. Rest well my sweet friend 💔🕊 🐞
Took a nap and woke up to see Mel Thompson has passed away. I'm floored. I'm gonna miss her beautiful face and sweet voice saying "Hey Beauties!". My deepest condolences to her family. What an incredible loss, rest in peace Mel pic.twitter.com/pt3KrTla9C
— Tanesha, RN 👩🏾⚕️🩺💉🏥 (@ERnurse86) September 27, 2021
I want everyone to know that Mel Thompson was one of the kindest, most giving people I've ever met. None of this seems real. I want to send out all of my love to her friends and family. Her passing has left a hole in a lot of hearts. 💔
— Jen Luv (@JenLuvsReviews) September 27, 2021
I am just absolutely in shock. Rest In Peace Mel Thompson. If sunshine was a person, it would be you. My condolences to her loved ones as well as her fans. ❤️
— Shae (@ThatGirlShaeXo) September 28, 2021
Rest In Peace Mel Thompson the beauty community lost a beautiful soul. pic.twitter.com/qdGSjRxcfn
— Dre Linthicum (@DremaQueen91) September 27, 2021
When I tell you I loved some Mel Thompson. This is devastating to her family, friends and the beauty community. We lost a real one. pic.twitter.com/0pxFcMGrHG
— Pfizer Halliwell Vaughn (@ebonielon) September 27, 2021
So devastated to hear about sweet Mel Thompson’s passing. I’m in total disbelief. She was so kind and loving to me every time we spoke, such a talented artist and beautiful person. Please say a prayer for her family today.
— Jaime French (@jaimepantss) September 27, 2021
Sending so much love to Mel Thompson's family and friends. She was such a beacon of light in the beauty community and she will be missed.
— emily is an inside cat (@nomnivorous) September 27, 2021
My brain can’t comprehend this 😞 rip Mel Thompson 🖤 my love is with your family
— Lacie | Spooky Lips And Fat Hips (@SpookyLacie) September 27, 2021
RIP Mel Thompson💙
— no longer beauty boomer (@roseelliott_) September 27, 2021
This breaks my heart. RIP Mel Thompson you will be missed 💔💔💔 https://t.co/7ytBI3pdPj
— mommajay911🇨🇦 (@mommajay911) September 27, 2021
My heart is with Mel Thompson's family and friends. May she rest in peace. She was a kind, creative soul taken from this world too soon.
— Makeup Witcher ⚔️🌸 (@MiaRbeauty) September 27, 2021
I am absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of Mel Thompson. Did I know her personally? No. Did I feel she was a friend? Absolutely. My deepest condolences to her family.💔 She was one of a kind and will definitely miss her saying "Hi Beauties".....#ripMel 🕊
— Diana G (@windycitygal847) September 27, 2021
RIP Mel Thompson. One of the only lights we had left in the beauty community. She will be missed for sure. 💕
— Evillene Grotto 🐍 (@Legginz) September 27, 2021
Thompson is survived by her husband Puffin and her four children.
