In a recent video from well-known YouTuber MrBeast, it was revealed that a personal trainer named Coach Tyler Wall had passed away during filming. He was 38 years old at the time of his death, according to his obituary.

The video is called "Lose 100 LBs, Win $250,000!." and it was uploaded on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. The upsetting news is delivered midway through, and it immediately sparked an outpouring of support online for Wall's family and the contestant named Majd, whose tearful reaction to the news was caught on camera.

MrBeast tweeted that the video "ended up being one of the most emotional and powerful pieces" he'd ever filmed. Many online agree but are also levying backlash at the YouTuber for continuing the project and recording Majd's reaction.

The video has left a lot of people wondering, who was Coach Wall? How did he pass away, and what's with the backlash against MrBeast for the video? Let's explain.

Who Was Tyler Wall, Also Known As Coach Wall?

Tyler James Wall was a personal trainer and fitness influencer who posted to the Instagram account @tylerjameswall.

According to his obituary on Ever Loved, Wall grew up in Southington, Connecticut, and lived his life "for adventure, deep connection with humankind, animals, and the natural world."

Wall was a trainer who worked for Supra Human, a fitness coaching company. It was founded by former NFL player John Madsen and former FOX and NBC anchor Nineveh Madsen, according to its website and a recent write-up for Athletech News.

Supra Human shared an Instagram post in February that honored Wall, reading, "RIP to one of our greatest Supra Human coaches. Forever in our hearts. Lives forever impacted."

How Did Coach Wall Pass Away?

Tyler Wall's cause of death was not listed in his Ever Loved obituary. However, the obituary did state that he "died unexpectedly." His death occurred on February 18th, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina.

What's With The Backlash Against MrBeast For The Video About Coach Wall?

Coach Wall was a key part of the recent MrBeast video "Lose 100 LBs, Win $250,000!" It focused on a guy named Majd who aimed to lose 100 pounds in one year to win the cash prize. The catch was that he couldn't leave the boundary of a house built by MrBeast for the challenge.

The house was stocked with a home gym, a basketball court and "unlimited healthy food." Plus, to achieve the goal, Majd was given Coach Wall as his personal trainer.

On Day 85 of the challenge, Majd was given the news that Coach Wall had passed away in his apartment. Majd was visibly upset. Tears were seen running down his face before he sat down on the ground.

The video was dedicated to the loving memory of Coach Wall, as stated in the video's description. Further, the description read:

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Coach Tyler Wall. Coach Wall was a remarkable individual whose kindness and genuine spirit touched all who knew him. His loss has left our hearts heavy with grief.

Following this tragic news, we reached out to Coach Wall’s family to determine whether this video should be shared. With grace and wisdom, they expressed that Tyler would have wanted his message of hope and positivity to continue reaching others, even in his absence.

We humbly ask that you honor Coach Wall’s memory and respect his family’s need for privacy during this difficult time.

Coach Tyler Wall’s legacy of compassion and encouragement will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Many viewers were upset by Coach Wall's passing and took to social media to share "Rest in peace" posts, including edits on TikTok that have received millions of views and likes.

However, some internet users were critical of MrBeast concerning the video. One X user named @TheWr13r was disheartened by both the seemingly AI-generated thumbnail and Wall's death being a central part of the video.

"Someone actually died during the making of the video and instead of like a 'in memoriam' he just showed the guy existing and made you love him and then decided to reveal there and then that the guy died," @TheWr13r wrote in a since-deleted tweet.

The backlash continued in other posts. One user named @DewEnjoyer called it "disgusting," referring to the moment when "sad piano music" was added to Majd's reaction.

The abovementioned posts received millions of views over the weekend as the controversy emerged online. While many agreed with the points they made, others defended MrBeast in the replies and quote-tweets.

"The family wanted MrBeast to post the footage and the reaction of the guy hearing the news," wrote X user @WGB05112004, who shared screenshots of the YouTube video's description. "People are overreacting to farm clout," they continued.

The budding controversy adds to a long list of MrBeast teetering with the moral compasses of viewers. For instance, his "1,000 Blind People See for the First Time" sparked a similar outcry online, so much so that people were comparing him to the Antichrist.

Wherever this backlash leads, the video's description, which honors Coach Wall's memory, should remain clear: "We humbly ask that you honor Coach Wall's memory and respect his family's need for privacy during this difficult time."

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