Adam Perkins, a Vine star known for his disturbing video sketch, passed away on Sunday at the age of 24.
The twin brother of social media, Patrick Perkins, confirmed his tragic death on Instagram on Tuesday, but did not disclose the cause of death.
“My brother, Adam Perkins, passed away this past Sunday 4-11-21,” Perkins, 24, wrote in a long tribute to his brother or sister. He has also uploaded photos of himself and his deceased twins over the years.
“I can not even really express words that this loss means to me,” laments Perkins, who has collaborated with his brother on many videos. ‘I am often asked the question:’ what is it like to be a twin? “and my answer is usually, ‘What is it like NOT to be a twin?’ ”
He added, “I struggle to find the words to explain what it would be like for me to live without him in this world.”
Adam Perkins first attracted online attention with his hilarious “Welcome to Chile’s sketch in 2015 on the now-defunct Vine platform, in which he exclaims the iconic tagline of the restaurant chain while in his boxers. The clip has amassed more than 20 million loops in one year and produced several parodies and remixes, the Metro reports.
From there, he created a series of humorous videos in the video-sharing app and made the hashtag #whiteteen popular, Newsweek reported.
Before Vine took up the stomach, the internet sensation had 290,000 followers.
His achievements were not limited to social media. The self-proclaimed “composer” and “spreadsheet whizkid” studied at NYU with a degree in musical composition, dropping his first album, “Latch Relay,” in 2018 under the name Plas Teg.
Following the tragic passing of the star, fans and friends flocked to social media to express their condolences.
“The ‘Welcome To Chile’ vine is just dead,” tweeted a crestfallen fan. “:( RIP Adam Perkins. Hope you’re on your way to the big big Chilies in the air <3."
“RIP Adam Perkins,” tweeted Jeremy Cabo, co-creator of Vine. “The humor he created will last for a generation. think of his loved ones today. ”
Instagram star and fit flirt Amanda Cerny seconded Cabo’s sentiment, write: ‘RIP to vine legend and musician Adam Perkins. Send all the love and healing to his family, friends and fans. ”
Perkins’ ex-boyfriend, Kelton Elliot, wrote down a long Instagram tribute in which he wrote that the Vine icon says he ‘wants to be remembered for his art’ and ‘music’.
Patrick Perkins will reportedly release his album “Latch Relay” on a limited edition vinyl, in honor of his late brother.
“This will be the first version of Plas Teg Records (@ plas.teg),” he wrote, “a label that seeks to fulfill its musical destiny that has been so tragically cut short.
“I love you, my best friend Adam. 1997-forever. ”