Dubai-based Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood passes away; family issues statement

Popular Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood, who was based in Dubai, passed away at the age of 32 while travelling in Las Vegas, his family confirmed in a statement shared through his official account.

The message sent shock waves through the community, and condolences poured in from followers, with many fans struggling to believe the news of his sudden passing.

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The statement signed by "the family and friends of Anunay Sood" reads, "It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our beloved Anunay Sood’s passing. We kindly ask for your understanding and privacy as we navigate this difficult time. We humbly request you to avoid gathering crowd near personal property."

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The cause of his death on November 4 remains unknown. The family also requested well-wishers to keep them and their loved ones in their thoughts and prayers and respect their privacy. Anunay, the son of Rahul Sood Kuthiala and Ritu, is survived by his two sisters, who are also Dubai residents.

Anunay was in Vegas attending the Strip Shutdown at Wynn Las Vegas, which featured automotive magnates Horacio Pagani and Christian Von Koenigsegg. The influencer's recent posts also showed him at the event, with his final one captioned, "Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines".

The Golden Visa holder has been a longtime UAE resident and even had the opportunity to appear on 'Seat 07A', a podcast by UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali. In a small snippet of the unreleased video featured in the show's trailer Anunay Sood says, "I think travel changes everyone."

Anunay's journey to explore the world began with a vlog from Spiti, where it took him seven attempts to reach what he called 'paradise.' His early adventures also included a visit to Chandrataal, where he navigated knee-deep snow in nothing but simple canvas shoes.

Meher Dhanjal

meher@khaleejtimes.com

Meher Dhanjal is a Digital Journalist who breaks news first and breathes second. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings.