The mortal remains of YouTube luminary Annabelle Ham were retrieved from an Alabama bay on Saturday, as disclosed by authorities.The 22-year-old succumbed to an epileptic episode while partaking in festivities for a bachelorette soirée in Fairhope.
Her absence was reported by her sibling mere hours before her lifeless form was recovered from the waters of Mobile Bay, a short distance from the pier where she was last sighted. A definitive cause of her demise has yet to be divulged.
In a poignant Instagram post on Tuesday, the family of the collegiate lamented her passing, expressing, "We pen these words with profound sorrow. Annabelle suffered an epileptic seizure and has transcended to the celestial realm. She grappled with this affliction for an extended duration, aspiring to raise awareness thereof, a pledge we shall uphold in her memory."
As per the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office report cited by The New York Post, Annabelle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her remains were conveyed to the Alabama Department of Forensics in Mobile for examination.
Alexandria, Annabelle's elder sister, had previously relayed on Facebook that Annabelle was last observed strolling along a pier.
"My sister is absent. We possess her device. It is conceivable she may have tumbled from the pier," her post on Saturday articulated.
Additional commentary on this matter has been sought from the Fairhope Police Department by DailyMail.com.
In light of conjecture surrounding Annabelle's passing, her family beseeched for privacy during their period of mourning.
"Kindly refrain from disseminating baseless conjecture or details. A time will ensue for a more comprehensive disclosure and reflection upon her life," they implored.
Annabelle's sorority at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, where she pursued studies in communications, also eulogized the social media luminary.
Alpha Omicron Pi conveyed their condolences on Facebook, mourning "the loss of Annabelle Ham, Beta Zeta," and lauding her vivacious spirit.
Annabelle amassed a substantial following on Instagram, boasting over 70,000 devotees, and garnered more than 77,000 subscribers on YouTube since initiating her online presence in 2014. Her content primarily revolved around her collegiate life and imparting beauty advice.
Since the lamentable news surfaced, admirers have been commemorating her in the comment sections of her social media platforms.
"Rest peacefully, dear soul. You have found solace in a higher abode," one comment beneath her final Instagram post dated July 9 from Savannah expressed.
Another follower conveyed, "My heart is rent asunder. Farewell, Annabelle, I hold you in profound esteem."On Monday, Alexandria, her sister, penned a heartfelt tribute, asserting, "Words fail to encapsulate the depth of our anguish. Annabelle radiated warmth and affection wherever she traversed. She was a beacon of light to all who encountered her. Please enfold my family in your prayers."
Amelia, Annabelle's other sibling, took to Instagram to commemorate her "endearing and graceful" sister.She articulated, "I am bewildered by the enigmatic machinations of the divine, yet words elude me to express the magnitude of this trial. One never contemplates such an eventuality until it transpires. Annabelle was an exemplary sister to Alexandria and me. Her exploits and ventures were manifold. She exuded perpetual joy and illuminated every gathering. Alas, divine providence has summoned her hence. She perpetually aspired to embrace life's richness; a mantle we now inherit. I envisage her frolicking amongst the celestial spheres. Until we reunite, my dear sister, I eagerly anticipate that embrace."
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