On July 15, 2023, Annabelle Ham, a lifestyle influencer, died at the age of 22. Her fans were shocked and saddened by her sudden passing as she appeared to have it all, including good health. On July 19, her family posted on her social media platforms offering further insight into her cause of death.
The family disclosed that Annabelle had “an epileptic event and has gone on to the gates of heaven.” They asked the public to refrain from speculation and promised to give more information in the future. Until then, they asked for space to grieve.
“This is Annabelle’s family,” their Instagram post begins. “We’re writing this with heavy, heavy hearts.” They then go on to explain her epilepsy.
Annabelle had been privately dealing with this for some time. “She struggled with this for a long time and wanted to raise awareness for it, which we will do in honor of her,” her family goes on to explain. “Annabelle was beautiful and inspiring and lived life to the fullest. Everyone she met was inspired by her energy and the light inside her soul that shined so bright.”
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Annabelle’s family loved her dearly. They ask the public for prayers for her family and friends to help navigate their grief. It is a devastating loss.
The family makes another request in their announcement. They ask the public to not “post or spread speculation or details that are unfounded.” They promise to “share more details and to go deeper into her life” at a later time. They simply request a time to mourn Annabelle first.
The family also addresses the future use of her social media platforms. “Her accounts will be used to share what she went through and the joys she brought to all of us,” they promise. Annabelle will influence even after her death.
Annabelle first hit the YouTube airwaves in 2014. She would go on to study at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. She was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and interned at the sports radio station 680 The Fan, based in Atlanta.
