Anunay Sood, a Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer, passed away at the age of 32, according to a family statement released Thursday morning. The cause of his death remains undisclosed.
Sood’s last activity on Instagram indicated he was in Las Vegas when he died. Just two days prior, he posted from Las Vegas, remarking, “Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines.” On November 3, he shared a YouTube video titled Exploring the Hidden Side of Switzerland | Places Tourists Never Visit.
With over 1.4 million Instagram followers and 380,000 YouTube subscribers, Sood was celebrated for his cinematic travel reels and striking photography. He cultivated a global audience inspired by his adventurous spirit.
Between 2022 and 2024, Sood was featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars list. Forbes described him as a “Dubai-based photographer who began by documenting his journeys on Instagram and later founded a marketing firm.”
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our beloved Anunay Sood’s passing,” the Instagram post read. “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.”
“Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May his soul rest in peace.”
Author’s summary: Anunay Sood, a renowned Dubai-based travel influencer admired for his cinematic travel content, passed away unexpectedly at 32, leaving a global community mourning his loss.