Remembering Lamarr Wilson: Tech Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Influencer
A Pioneer in Technology Content Creation
The technology and content creator community is mourning the loss of Lamarr Wilson, a prominent tech lifestyle creator with over 3 million followers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at age 48 in a Los Angeles residence. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the cause of death four weeks after his passing, ruling the manner of death as suicide. His family confirmed the news on December 13 in a family statement shared by Tony Wilson on Facebook.
A Distinguished Career in Tech Entertainment
Wilson built a over a decade career reviewing phones, gaming systems and smart home gadgets, partnering with brands like Google, Xbox, Apple and Nintendo. Known to his devoted fans as ‘That Unboxing Guy’ and ‘Tech Lifestyle Entertainer’, he had been making useful tech videos to a wide audience since 2008.
His accomplishments extended beyond YouTube. He hosted Mashable series ‘YouTube Weekly’ and ‘Socially Awkward,’ contributed to the Daily Tech News Show podcast for 10 years, and co-hosted George Takei’s ‘Takei’s Take,’ winning a 2014 Webby Award for their Google Glass review. Wilson was scheduled to be a judge for the upcoming CES Innovation Awards on January 4, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
A Legacy of Impact and Inspiration
Wilson’s family expressed profound grief, calling him the ‘Go To’ family member with ‘so many projects in the making, scheduled and contracted with various tech and media companies’. Lamarr was described as a cornerstone of the LA gaming and tech creator community, known for carrying infectious joy and warmth everywhere.
His numerous followers felt that he cared about them, and reading their posts, it seems like Wilson really changed their lives. Fellow content creators and tech professionals expressed shock at the news, highlighting how his warm and humorous personality made his content more natural.
Remembering a True Innovator
Wilson’s impact on the technology content creation space cannot be overstated. He made complex technology accessible and entertaining for millions, building bridges between major tech brands and everyday consumers. His authenticity, energy, and genuine passion for technology created a unique space in digital media that will be difficult to replicate. The tech community has lost not just a talented content creator, but a mentor, friend, and inspiration to countless aspiring creators worldwide.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, help is available. In the UK, contact Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.