Ryan Channing, Ian Thorpe’s former partner and the CEO of a skincare firm, Blaq Group has died unexpectedly at the age of 32. According to DailyMail, he was battling health issues for which he was admitted to a hospital in Bali.
Ryan Channing, an ex-partner of swimming great Ian Thorpe was discovered dead in Bali after supposedly suffering from health issues.
Channing, a Perth-based skincare entrepreneur, was reportedly brought to the hospital earlier this week.
What Happened To Ryan Channing? Ian Thorpe Former Partner Death Cause
Ryan Channing, the former partner of Ian Thorpe suffers a tragic death in Bali, an Indonesian Island, at the age of 32. Channing, a model, lawyer, and founder of a skincare line from Perth, Western Australia, died after being brought to a local hospital on Sunday.
The cause of his death is believed to be the complication of Covos 19 as he tested positive for COVID-19 and was being treated at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney.
Fans of Channing shared their sympathies on Instagram. One individual wrote, “RIP wonderful spirit.”
“I didn’t know you personally, but I saw you in the newspapers all the time, gone much too soon.” Another remarked, “Rest in peace.”
“Everyone is stunned,” his friend added, adding that Channing has been “fighting health concerns.”
Channing, who was headquartered in Australia but frequently traveled abroad for work, was reportedly transported to the BIMC Hospital in Bali on May 8.
Following years of rumors, he became Thorpe’s first official partner after coming out as homosexual in an interview with Michael Parkinson.
Channing and Thorpe started dating in 2015 and broke up in June 2019.
The couple were vociferous during the marriage equality referendum and had looked at using a surrogate in the United States to birth their first child.
Thorpe confirmed their ambitions to grow their family just months before they split up after being sighted at a reproductive clinic in Los Angeles.
“We’ve been talking about it for a while, but it’s still early days,” Thorpe said at the time to the Daily Mail.
Channing said at the time that the United States offered a simpler road to becoming parents since Australian surrogacy rules are tougher for same-sex couples.
May his spirit rest in peace in the hereafter. We expressed our deepest condolences to his friends and family members who are grieving his demise.
Did Ryan Channing Have Any Illness Or Health Problems?
Ryan Channing tested positive for Covid in March and was hospitalized in Sydney for the same reason. Moreover, according to News.com, he was taken to the BIMC Hospital in Bali on May 8 for an unexplained illness.
The entrepreneur’s most recent Instagram post came in March where he shared his Covid positive news with his fans.
Channing posted a mirror picture wearing a mask and a hoodie while doing the peace sign in a black and white Instagram post. It was from St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney on March 10.
Channing wrote, “COVID gave me gewd (good).” “Thank you, St Vincent’s Hospital and the wonderful nurses.”
However, it’s unclear if the virus or its side effects contributed to his untimely demise.
Explore About Ryan Channing’s Net Worth And His Wikipedia Bio
Ryan Channing’s net worth at the time of his death is considered to be $6million approximately. Channing was most recently the CEO of The Blaq Group, a skincare firm he started that owns the brands Blaq, Flight Mode, and Generation Skin.
‘With millions of yearly unit sales across his three businesses in Australia and worldwide, Ryan has earned his status as one of Australia’s most prominent eCommerce entrepreneurs,’ according to his LinkedIn bio.
He disclosed in July that he was filming a pilot for a new Netflix reality program called The Skintrepreneurs in Los Angeles. It would have followed his business operations.
Channing was a model who lived and worked in New York, Paris, and Milan before studying commerce, marketing, intellectual property, and international law at university.
He claims that his stint as a model offered him a unique perspective on the beauty market and what people seek in cosmetic products.
Channing founded BLAQ in 2016 after learning about the advantages of activated charcoal in skincare on a trip to Japan.
Two years later, the entrepreneur launched Generation Clay, a brand that employs unique Australian ingredients and generated A$5.2 million in sales in its first year.
In the financial year 2018, BLAQ and Generation Clay generated A$9 million in revenue, representing a 316 percent increase in sales.
Unfortunately, he died too young while his Wikipedia was still being built.