Tippet had amassed a following of over 225,000 on Instagram, where he regularly posted fitness updates and motivational content. He was also a single father to a young child. Just days before his untimely death, Tippet had shared a poignant message on his birthday, stating that growing old was preferable to dying young and emphasizing the importance of love.
Tippet’s openness about his personal struggles, including a severe steroid addiction, had resonated with many of his followers. His addiction had significantly impacted his life and career, leading to his arrest in 2017 for possession of over 250 steroid tablets and vials of testosterone. He was subsequently fined $4,000 by the courts.
In a 2022 interview, Tippet had spoken candidly about the toll his addiction had taken on his personal life. He revealed that he had lost a girlfriend due to his addiction, nearly lost his family, and had come close to serving jail time.
In the wake of Tippet’s death, his family has initiated a fundraising campaign to repatriate his body back to Australia. As of Tuesday morning, the GoFundMe campaign had raised over $21,000 of its approximately $33,000 goal.
Tippet’s sudden death has left his family, friends, and followers in shock. His story serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of steroid abuse and the importance of mental health and addiction recovery.