Adam Perkins, a Vine star known for his tumultuous video sketches, died Sunday at the age of 24.
The twin brother of the influencer on social networks, Patrick Perkins, confirmed his tragic switch to Instagram on Tuesday, but did not reveal the cause of death.
“My brother, Adam Perkins, died the previous Sunday, 11-11-21,” Perkins, 24, wrote in a lengthy tribute to his brother. She has also uploaded photos of him and his late twin over the years.
“I can’t even put into words what this loss means to me,” complained Perkins, who has collaborated on many videos with his brother. “I am often asked, ‘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 am struggling to find the words to explain what it will be like to live in this world without him.”
Adam Perkins first gained online attention with his funny script “Welcome to Chili’s” in 2015 on the now defunct Vine platform, in which he shouts the iconic slogan of the restaurant chain while in his boxers. The clip accumulated over 20 million loops in one year and generated several parodies and remixes, Metro reported.
From there, he created a series of humorous videos in the video sharing app and popularized the hashtag #whiteteen, Newsweek reported.
Before Vine rose, the internet sensation had 290,000 followers.
His achievements were not limited to social media. The self-proclaimed “composer” and “whizkid spreadsheet” graduated from NYU with a degree in music composition and released his first album, “Latch Relay”, in 2018 under the name Plas Teg.
Following the tragic passing of the star, fans and friends gathered on social networks to express their condolences.
“Welcome To Chili’s vine type just died” posted a crashed fan on Twitter. “:( RIP Adam Perkins. I hope you headed to the great Chili’s in the sky <3".
“RIP Adam Perkins” Vine creative colleague Jeremy Cabo posted on Twitter. “The humor he created will continue for a generation. thinking of loved ones today. ”
Amanda Cerny, Instagram star and fit-fluencer, supported Cabo’s sentiment, written: “RIP to the legend of the calf and musician Adam Perkins. Sending all the love and healing to his family, friends and fans. ”
Perkins’ ex-boyfriend, Kelton Elliot, wrote a long tribute on Instagram, in which he wrote that the icon Vine said he wanted to be “remembered for his art” and “music”.
In honor of his deceased brother, Patrick Perkins will release his album “Latch Relay” on a limited edition vinyl.
“It will be the first release of Plas Teg Records (@ plas.teg),” he wrote, “a label that will seek to fulfill its musical destiny that has been so tragically shortened.
“I love you, my best friend Adam. 1997-forever. ”