Liam Fitzgerald death: Girlfriend says influencer died in crash - Newsweek

Miami-based fitness influencer Liam Fitzgerald has died at the age of 29 following a motorcycle accident, his girlfriend has announced.

Jamie Lyn Rinaldi shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Saturday, revealing that Fitzgerald died in the early hours of Friday.

"It is with the heaviest heart that I share the devastating news that Liam passed away following a motorcycle accident on October 30th at approximately 2 AM," Rinaldi wrote.

She said Fitzgerald suffered severe injuries in the crash and could not be saved despite efforts to revive him.

"There are no words to describe the heartbreak of this loss. This is an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time for everyone who knew and loved him," she added.

Fitzgerald, who had amassed more than one million followers on Instagram, regularly shared content about fitness, lifestyle and personal finance with his online audience.

Rinaldi asked followers to keep his family and loved ones in their thoughts and respect their privacy as they come to terms with his death.

She concluded the tribute with the words: "Rest peacefully, Liam we love you so much."

Newsweek contacted the Miami police department via email on Sunday for comment.

Fitzgerald was a fitness and lifestyle influencer, and OnlyFans content creator, who had built an online following through workout advice and lifestyle posts.

He also worked as a fitness coach, offering personalized one-on-one training sessions through his website, as well as social-media coaching.

His social-media presence included posts featuring motorcycles, a passion he shared with Rinaldi. The couple had previously posted videos and photos involving motorcycle rides.

Jamie Lyn Rinaldi, also known as Jamie Lyn Rin, is a model and social-media personality with more than one million followers on Instagram. Her Patreon page lists her as a Chicago-based fitness model.

Rinaldi has shared fitness, lifestyle and modelling content online, as well as showcasing other projects, including her own music.

News of Fitzgerald's death prompted an outpouring of condolences from followers, friends and fellow content creators.

Several people shared tributes beneath his girlfriend's announcement and his final Instagram post, remembering him for his personality, generosity and encouragement.

One commenter expressed regret that they had not managed to fulfill plans they had made together, describing Fitzgerald as an inspiration to many saying; “Rest easy, forever an inspiration to me & so many others."

Another follower expressed their devastation beneath Rinaldi's announcement, saying Fitzgerald had "the biggest heart" and had motivated others.

Whilst another remembered him as a talented and kind person, paying tribute to the influence he had on those around him, ending with “watch over us all legend."

The exact circumstances surrounding the motorcycle accident have not been publicly disclosed.