MrBeast fitness instructor Tyler Wall reportedly dies of accidental mitragynine toxicity at 38

Tyler Wall (Image via Instagram/tylerjameswall)
Tyler Wall (Image via Instagram/tylerjameswall)

Tyler Wall was a 38-year-old fitness coach who was part of a recent MrBeast video titled Lose 100 LBs, Win $250,000! He worked with a contestant named Majd Khader, who was trying to lose weight over a year to win the prize money. About 80 days into the challenge, Tyler Wall died unexpectedly.

His death came as a shock to the MrBeast team and viewers. The video was later released with a message about Wall’s death, with a tribute. Soon, many fans and followers were asking how and why he died.

In the video description and across news outlets, it was confirmed that Wall had passed away. But the exact reason and cause of his death led to widespread discussion online.


When and how did Tyler Wall die?

Tyler Wall passed away on February 18, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina. This was while filming the weight loss challenge video with MrBeast. Wall had been personally training Majd Khader and assisting him with his fitness.

According to Newsweek, his "immediate cause" of death was listed as mitragynine toxicity, a chemical found in the kratom plant. Kratom is legal to use in most states in the US, and is occasionally used as a painkiller or energy supplement. But it can be harmful if taken in large doses. The death certificate also classified the "manner of death" as an accident.

The details about how much kratom was taken or why Wall took it have not been shared. There is no clear information on whether it was taken on purpose or by mistake. This has led to a lot of questions among the public.

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What is kratom and how does it cause harm?

Kratom is a plant that grows in Southeast Asia. It contains a substance called mitragynine. In small amounts, it acts like a stimulant. In larger amounts, it acts more like a sedative or opioid. This is what makes it risky for some people. According to the official website of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), kratom is not approved in the US for medical use.

In Tyler Wall’s case, the cause was mitragynine toxicity. This means that the levels in his body were too high and led to his death. It is not clear whether he knew about the risks or if he had used it before.

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How did MrBeast and the public respond?

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When Tyler Wall passed away, his family was contacted by the MrBeast team, for permission to proceed with the release of the video. Finally, it was decided to allow the video to be released. The family felt that Tyler would have wanted to keep assisting people through the message of the video.

A tribute to Wall was presented after the video was posted. MrBeast had nothing but nice things to say about him and his contribution to the challenge. Wall's family also created a GoFundMe account to assist with costs and to remember him by.

Fans on social media are coming up with support, and are also curious to know what exactly occurred. The news of Wall's demise started trending on social media, with users offering their opinions. Some were interested in learning more, while others advocated caution in terms of kratom usage.

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Tyler Wall's fatal accident during a MrBeast video shoot brought into the limelight the dangers of kratom. His death was found to be due to accidental mitragynine toxicity. The circumstances surrounding his use are still not clear.

MrBeast and Wall's family have decided to post the video post his death in order to continue spreading a message of health and encouragement. Public reaction since then has included support, inquiry, and demands for greater awareness of supplements such as kratom.

Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty