Adam Perkins, a Vine star known for his lavish video sketches, passed away Sunday at the age of 24.
The social media influencer’s twin brother, Patrick Perkins, confirmed his tragic death on Instagram on Tuesday, but did not disclose the cause of death.
“My brother, Adam Perkins, died last Sunday, 11/4/21,” Perkins, 24, wrote in a long tribute to his sibling. He also uploaded photos of himself and his dead twin brother over the years.
“I can’t even really put into words what this loss means to me,” complained Perkins, who has collaborated on many videos with his brother. “I often get the question: ‘what is it like to be twins?’ and my answer is usually, “What’s it like NOT being twins?”
He added, “I’m struggling to find the words to explain what it will be like for me to live in this world without him.”
Adam Perkins first gained online attention with his hilarious ‘Welcome to Chili’s’ sketch in 2015 on the now-defunct Vine platform, in which he shouts the restaurant chain’s iconic slogan in his boxer shorts. The clip amassed more than 20 million loops in one year and spawned multiple parodies and remixes, the Metro reported.
From there, he shot a series of humorous videos on the video-sharing app and popularized the hashtag #whiteteen, Newsweek reported.
Before Vine emerged, the internet sensation had a staggering 290,000 followers.
His achievements were not limited to social media. The self-proclaimed “composer” and “spreadsheet whizkid” graduated from NYU with a degree in musical composition and released his first album “Latch Relay” in 2018 under the moniker Plas Teg.
After the star’s tragic death, fans and friends flocked to social media to express their condolences.
“The ‘Welcome To Chili’s’ vine man just passed away,” tweeted an hurt fan“:( RIP Adam Perkins. Hope you’re on your way to the big Chili’s in the sky <3."
“RIP Adam Perkins,” tweeted fellow Vine creator Jeremy Cabo“The humor he created will last a generation. thinking of his loved ones today. “
Instagram star and fit fluencer Amanda Cerny backed up Cabo’s sentiment, to write: RIP to vine legend and musician Adam Perkins. Sending all love and healing to his family, friends and fans. “
Perkins’ ex-boyfriend Kelton Elliot wrote a lengthy Instagram tribute, writing that the Vine icon said he “ wanted to be remembered for his art ” and “ music. ”
In honor of his late brother, Patrick Perkins will reportedly release his album “Latch Relay” on limited edition vinyl.
“It will be the first release on Plas Teg Records (@ plas.teg),” he wrote, “a label that will try to fulfill its musical destiny that was so tragically cut short.
‘I love you, my best friend Adam. 1997-Forever. “